United
Latino
Missions General Resources List
(English
Version)
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Service |
Phone/Web |
Details |
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“Just 1 Call” |
Charlotte-Mecklenburg government
website in English and Spanish showing numerous help agencies, contact
information and basic requirements. |
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A Child’s Place |
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Program for homeless
children or families from pre-kindergarten through high school. A referral is required. Call this number for
referral instructions. Help is available in Spanish once the referral
criteria are met. |
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American Immigration
Lawyer’s Association |
Current legal issues and
resources. |
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Battered Women’s Shelter |
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Counseling and emergency shelter
for women and children who live or work in |
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Better Business Bureau Consumer Foundation |
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Help to prevent consumer
fraud or financial exploitation. |
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Free ESL classes. |
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Bright Beginnings and More at 4 |
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Free public
prekindergarten program for 4 year olds who need help developing skills. Both
are “screened for need.” Recommended for children needing language skills. |
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Catholic Legal
Immigration Network, Inc. |
http://www.cliniclegal.org/ |
US Catholic Church
network website for organizations providing immigration services. |
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704.330.2722
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Fee based ESL classes,
classes to upgrade job skills, and certifications for skills acquired in
other countries. Individual classes are offered with or without degree
programs. |
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Free English as a Second
Language (ESL) classes for ages over 18 Ask for the Adult ESL
Department |
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Chemical Dependency
Program |
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Outpatient treatment,
education and prevention services |
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Crisis Assistance
Ministry |
(extension 140 for
Spanish) |
Financial help for
families to avoid eviction, maintain basic utilities, and meet other
emergency needs. Referrals are required from
Health Dept. or Metrolina Aids, Child’s Place or
through schools. All in person visits are at |
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Fire Emergency |
911 |
Ask for help in Spanish
or or English and simply keep the line open so the
service can track your location. |
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Foreign Embassies |
A web site which lists
the embassies of all countries with their contact information in |
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Immigration and
citizenship support – US Dept of Homeland Security |
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis |
Official US Gov’t site for immigration help. Includes forms, laws,
advice. |
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Immigration Support
(commercial) |
http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/?NS_cid=1 |
Download immigration
forms and read “do it yourself” procedures guides for immigration tasks – in English
and Spanish from a commercial website. |
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International House |
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Links and referrals to
Spanish speaking doctors and dentists, citizenship classes, an immigration
attorney, ESL classes, informal conversation hours (free). |
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Latin-American Coalition |
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A “first point of contact
for Latinos in need.” Offers personal help and referrals to other agencies. Lissette Garcia-Johnson handles “labor issues” –
immigrants who do not get paid properly for their work. “Under Federal labor
laws, illegal immigrants are entitled to the same rights as workers born
here.” |
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Loaves and Fishes Several locations around |
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Emergency food to clients
in a crisis situation. 1 weeks supply for their family. Up to once every 60
days if the need persists. (Referral required by social services agency,
medical provider or minister. Most Hispanic referrals are from Mi Casa Su
Casa). |
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Immunizations,
tuberculosis testing, diabetes info, sexually transmitted diseases, women’s
health |
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Medical Emergency |
911 |
Ask for an ambulance in Spanish or English
and simply keep the line open so the service can track your location. |
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Mexican Consulate |
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Help with VISAS, passport
applications, legal documents, protection for Mexican nationals. |
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Mi Casa Su Casa |
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Referrals to Loaves and
Fishes for emergency food, ESL classes. |
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Naturalization and Citizenship – “Welcome to the |
http://uscis.gov/graphics/citizenship/M-618.pdf |
Written for
legal Permanent Residents. Rights and Responsibilities, Where to get help,
How to become a US Citizen, Taxes, Selective Service, Getting Involved in
Your Community, Finding A Place to Live, Safety and Security and MUCH MORE –
112 pages |
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Police Emergency |
911 |
To contact a bilingual officer
who speaks Spanish (for Police business only) Mike Deal |
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“Programa La Luz” provides pregnancy testing,
counseling and information on pre and postnatal care and breast feeding.
Maternity clothes are available. |
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Project for Justice for
Immigrants |
Spanish English |
Free legal services for
immigrants who speak Spanish. No criminal cases or traffic violations. |
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Salvation Army Emergency
Assistance Program |
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Food, clothing, shelter
and help with “the last $25 only” for utility bills on an emergency basis.
Come in person. Bring the utility disconnection notice for financial help. |
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Social Principles of the
United |
Read the social principles
of the UMC that guide our missions. |
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The ARC of Mecklenburg
cosponsored by the 2824 N. Davidson |
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A Latino support group for
families with children with developmental disabilities, including Down’s
syndrome, cerebral palsy, and Autism. Also educational classes. Free
childcare. |
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United Way – Referral
Service |
211 or |
24-hour information and
referral service. Anyone can get in touch with a trained specialist who can
assess their needs and refer them to an appropriate community-based program.
This service is free, multi-lingual, confidential and is available in
Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and |
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Women's Commission |
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Bilingual social worker
available at 704-432- 6970. Housing counseling, and a job bank for women
and their children suffering from domestic abuse. |