Mission
Through extensive training and experience in the particular dynamics that influence the lives of immigrants and refugees, the agency works diligently to engage immigrants, connect cultures, and build community with a vision for a thriving community that everyone can call home. Recognizing that our work encompasses more than what a board and six staff members are able to provide, we focus our work on both reducing the burden that individuals and families experience when immigrating to our community and improving local community awareness and understanding of the immigrant experience and benefits to the area
Services
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Health Navigation Program
We assist in filling out applications for medicaid as well as help clients to navigate their medical billing. Assistance with medical billing is supported in part by the RMH Foundation. Thank you!
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Finance and Tax Assistance
We help clients explore the world of personal finance — We help clients fill out credit reports and connect clients with the Tax Law Project and Washington & Lee Tax Law Clinic.
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Immigration Law Program
Our immigration law program offers immigration consultations and representation. Our agency is Recognized and our immigration representatives are Accredited by the Department of Justice. For other cases, we connect people with immigration lawyers.
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Written Document Translations
We are able to provide written document translation to clients and community members alike. We are unable to translate educational transcripts.
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Legal and Notary Services
We assist with document notarization and applications for US passports.
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Consultation
We work with professionals and businesses who employ immigrants. Let us know how we can work together.
Additional Client Services
Housing — we are equipped to help clients fill out applications for housing online.
Safety — we assist community members with finding shelter and learning about domestic violence resources.
Social — participate in a local women’s quilting group, Hilos en Común.
Transportation — we help to coordinate rides and drivers for clients who need to travel up to Northern Virginia for immigration appointments.
Employee Recruitment – send job postings to us for employee recruitment.
Community Education
Education — we help community members explore adult continuing education and connect children with the public school system.
Traveling photo exhibit — check to see if Visual Echoes of Voices Unseen is available for your group.
Immigrant Learning Events — request a panel, experience, or local tour for your group.
Lectures and Presentations— request a teaching event on a particular topic, such as immigration law or services available to immigrants.
Community Fairs — request a NewBridges display for an event or ask us to attend.
Who we primarily serve
Immigrants and refugees in the Shenandoah Valley area.
Activities
We host a number of events in order to raise money and also spreada awareness. These include:
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H'burg Hispanic Festival
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Bike Shenandoah- cycle for service
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H'burg inernational festival
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Team trivia at Clementine's
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Harrisonburg & Rockingham great community give
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#GivingTuesday
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Taste of the World