Resources
Programs for immigrant integration, information, and coordination of County services.
70 W. Hedding St.
East Wing, 11th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
immigrant.relations@ceo.sccgov.org
Addresses inequities through community organizing and advocacy, education, and social services.
1879 Alum Rock Ave., Suite 35
San Jose, CA 95116
Call: (408) 509-0848
The team of multicultural and multilingual professionals at AACI works to bridge gaps through an array of services and programs in health, recovery, advocacy, shelter and community.
2400 Moorpark Ave. Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95128
Call: 408-975-2730
Racial, social & economic justice advocacy and analysis. Coalition building among African Americans, black immigrants from Africa, Latin Americans, and those who came from the Caribbean.
Call: (510) 663-2254
Vocational education and training program aimed at increasing the workforce capacity and economic performance of property service workers, civic engagement and citizenship.
1010 Ruff Drive
San Jose, CA 95110
Call: (408) 280-5329
The Immigration and Legal Services (ILS) of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County was established in 1976 in response to the growing number of immigrants moving to the Bay Area. Program staff is committed to helping individuals understand the immigration law and to know their rights under the law. The program provides a broad range of immigration counseling and representation to immigrants and their families.
San Jose Office
2625 Zanker Rd. Suite 201
San Jose, CA 95134
Call: (408) 944-0691 or (408) 468-0100
Gilroy Church Street
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am to 4:30pm
Consultations: Mondays 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesdays 9:00 am to 12:00pm
7950 Church Street (Clients must be residents of Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill)
Gilroy, CA 95020
Call: (408) 842-4808 (immigration)
Call: (408) 914-8337 (citizenship)
Gilroy Eigleberry
Hours: By appointment only
7415 Eigleberry , Ste. 103 (Clients must be residents of Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill)
Gilroy, CA 95020
Call: (408) 842-4808 (immigration)
Call: (408) 914-8337 (citizenship)
Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement
Catholic Charities provides: housing; cash assistance, furnishings, and essential needs; education classes such as Vocational English as a Second Language, computer classes, job training; referrals to community resources; and case management services.
2625 Zanker RD.
San Jose, CA 95134
Call: (408) 325-5195
Employment Services: A program designed for clients who are seeking their very first job. Assistance includes resume writing, career counseling, interviewing skills, job placement, job retention skills and job upgrade.
ESL Classes: Classes for those who are learning English as a Second Language
Computer Classes: Learn basic computer skills through Microsoft Office. Short-term training; keyboarding; Internet and e-mail; self-paced learning available.
2625 Zanker RD.
San Jose, CA 95134
The Centro de Ayuda Legal para Inmigrantes (CALI) is a non-profit legal organization that strives to help immigrants navigate this country’s legal system. CALI’s mission is to provide quality legal representation in immigration matters for the low-income immigrant community.
1125 Benton Street.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Call: (650) 938-4041
Based on CET’s philosophy of self-determination, the Immigration and Citizenship Programs (ICP) mission is to provide quality immigration and citizenship services and promote and strengthen civic involvement among the immigrant population. CET supports low-income and hardworking immigrants in obtaining free citizenship classes and low-cost legal services. Support services include application assistance, and legal consultations and representation primarily in Santa Clara County.
701 Vine Street
San Jose, CA, 95110
The City of San José’s Office of Immigrant Affairs was established in 2015 for the purpose of creating a more informed, engaged, and welcoming experience for immigrants; increase opportunities for shared prosperity, and aim at becoming the most successful multi-cultural city in the world.
Call: (408) 535-8146
Coastside Hope’s mission is to offer basic life necessities with dignity and hope to mid-coast residents. They provide: Necessities in the form of food, clothing, housing assistance, online application for government benefits, referrals, and other support when neighbors need it most; Opportunities in the form of free citizenship classes, free tax preparation services, and connections to programs and services of other organizations so that neighbors have the chance to achieve more.
Hours: MTThF 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm; W 11am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
99 Avenue Alhambra #1089
El Granada, CA 94018
Call: (650) 726-9071
Provides comprehensive spectrum of prevention, intervention, treatment, residential and housing services to the communities of South Santa Clara County, South San Jose, and San Benito County.
6980 Chestnut St.
Gilroy, CA
Call: (408) 842-7138
Educational institute focusing on advocacy and empowerment of students to become agents of change through service learning.
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014
Call: (408) 864-8739
Advocacy for comprehensive immigration reform through education and organization of Catholic networks.
1150 North First St., Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95112-4966
Call: (408) 983-0100
Empowering undocumented young people in their pursuit of college education, career and citizenship. Information, legal services, and scholarships.
Their family learning center builds on the student's social, linguistic, and cultural strengths with the intent to develop bilingual, bi-cultural students fully prepared to continue on to higher education and empowered to pursue their stated goals.
467 North White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
Call: (408) 275-7190
Reaffirming resilience and well-being of refugees and immigrants. Counseling, forensic services, education, cultural exchange with the larger community.
2 N. Market St.
Ste. # 420
San Jose, CA 95113
Call: (408) 283 8943
Programs including: BIA accredited immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, self-sufficiency assistance through employment, social adjustment services and career based training scholarships.
1450 Koll Circle, Suite 107
San Jose, CA 95112
Call: (408) 453-3536
ImmigrantInfo.org is a collaborative project, sponsored by the Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations (SCC OIR) and the South Bay Consortium of Adult Education (SBCAE). This unique partnership is creating new connections between immigration/citizenship service providers and the adult education providers that are helping newcomers through access to English, literacy, life skills, vocational training, employment assistance and a path to higher education. Working together, these partners can lead immigrants and their families to achieve higher levels of civic participation, financial security and social comfort.
Online network that provides training, technical assistance, and resources to immigration advocates and pro bono attorney's serving low-income immigrants.
Immigrant Q&A Hotline
Spanish/English: (408) 453-3017
Vietnamese/English: (408) 453-3013
The focus of the work of the Learning & Loving Education Center is to provide educational opportunities and outreach to low-income immigrant women and their children who are living in south Santa Clara County of Northern California.
16890 Church Street, #16
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Call: (408) 776-1196
Licenses.US project was created by the Gates Consultant Group to help people prepare for a California DMV driver license exam under AB60. The workshops are free and are held at various locations in Santa Clara County.
2 N Market St., Suite 420
San Jose, CA 95113
Call: (408) 800-4458
Nuestra Casa is a community education organization dedicated to increasing civic participation and promoting economic self-sustainability of the Latino immigrant population of East Palo Alto and the area served by the Ravenswood City School District.
2396 University Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Call: (650) 330-7472
Lawyers and law students using their skills to bring equal justice to Californians in need. Pro Bono legal services.
433 California St, Ste 815
San Francisco, CA 94104
Call: (415) 834-0100
Grassroots community organizing to address local and statewide issues to improve housing, education and health care for all people.
1100 Shasta Ave Suite 210
San Jose, CA 95126
Call:(408) 998-8001
Education, information and training on issues that affect Filipino workers and immigrants. Assistance and collective support for the welfare of active members through referrals.
Call: (408) 412-1933
Program ran by Catholic Charities which provides foster care for refugee youth, financial and educational support, independent living skills training, cultural and relational activities.
2625 Zanker Rd
San Jose, CA 95134
Call: (408) 325-5159
Refugee Transitions is a community-based nonprofit agency serving high-need, low-income refugee, asylee, and immigrant newcomers who have experienced forced migration due to war, violence, or economic duress. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Refugee Transitions provides education, family engagement, and community leadership services that help newcomers from over 50 countries become self-sufficient and successful in their new communities.
870 Market Street, Suite 718
San Francisco, CA 94102
Call: (415) 989-2151
Housing (rental & deposit assistance, home repairs), children and family programs, food pantry, home gardening, clothing, employment, financial coaching, immigrant services support.
1381 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Call: (408) 278-2160
Workshops include an introductory presentation, screenings, and documentation needed to apply. FREE.
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Call: (408) 297-2299
Citizenship Corners are located at ten San Jose Public Library branches. Spaces dedicated to providing resources, such as citizenship test preparation materials, English teaching materials, and information about library and community programs that help with the naturalization process. Three branch libraries will offer Citizenship Lawyers via videoconferencing providing customers access to legal advice by off-site attorneys.
Visit a San Jose Public Library for more information.
The Santa Clara Library offers great resources to help prepare you for the Citizenship Test as well as improve your math, writing, reading, speaking, and grammar skills. To access the resource for free at the library or from your home, please use your Santa Clara City Library card.
If you are interested in improving your English skills, please visit Mango Languages. The Library offers 100 free lessons on how to speak English for those who speak Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese. The lessons can be found under the English Courses tab. To access the resource for free at the library or from your home, please use your Santa Clara City Library card. Also available at San Jose Public Library branches.
The Library’s Universal Class serves as a guide to achieving citizenship. The course is divided into seven lessons: What Becoming a Citizen Means, The Process of Applying for Citizenship, How to Prepare for the Test, Practice on Reading and Writing English, Civics Test Review, History Test Review, and Geography Test Review. A Santa Clara County Library card is needed to access this resource.
ESL helps Spanish-speaking clients learn conversational English. Emphasis is on job skills, daily living, and homework help for parents of school-age children. Classes are for beginning and intermediate English speakers. Classes are MWF 10am-11:30am.
778 S. Almaden Ave
San Jose, CA 95110
Call: (408) 292-3314
Media, community organizing, and entrepreneurial collective. Social justice campaigns to advance the rights of youth, workers, immigrants and those impacted by the criminal justice system.
701 Lenzen Avenue
San José, CA 95126
Call: (408) 971-4965
SIREN’s mission is to empower low-income immigrants and refugees through community education and organizing, leadership development, policy advocacy and naturalization services.
1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108
San Jose, CA 95112
Span/Eng: (408) 453-3017
Viet/Eng: (408) 453-3013
Children, family, and community education and empowerment programs/campaigns. Promotores and community transformation.
370-B S. King Road
San José, CA 95116
Call: (408) 251-6900
The South Bay Consortium for Adult Education is a collaboration of four colleges and five adult schools in Santa Clara County, California. They are working together to build pathways for adult learners so they can achieve economic self-sufficiency in an area with one of the highest costs of living in the nation. The consortium is committed to having a positive collective impact on the local workforce, building a just economy and healthy community.
Call: (408) 626-3402
Their mission is to promote social justice through the civil legal system by providing specialized legal services to low income communities of Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey Counties. They can assist with immigration issues, divorce, restraining orders, child custody, spousal/child support, human trafficking, domestic violence, and more.
16264 Church Street, Suite 103
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Call: (408) 915-8698
Immigrant integration, consumer cooperative, women's projects, advocacy.
900 Alice Street #400
Oakland, CA 94607
Call: (510) 338-4930
Education, small business development, employment training, health care access.
1400 Parkmoor Avenue
Suite 250
San Jose, CA 95126
Call: (408) 345-4300
This clinic provides the following services:
- Diagnosis and treatment of latent and active tuberculosis
- Immigrant status (I693) health screening
- Refugee Health Assessment examination
- Referral to primary care or specialty care as needed
976 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Call: (408) 792-5500
Organizing and leadership development, economic research and analysis, health care access, government accountability.
2102 Almaden Road, Ste. 112
San Jose, CA 95125
Call: (408) 809-2120