Helps East African refugees access social services through multi-lingual and culturally appropriate information, advocacy and referrals to local resources. Provides individualized case management to clients seeking the most necessary of services. Services provided include:   -  Housing: Assistance with housing applications and shelter referrals including Section 8 & low-income housing applications -  Immigration services: Green Card applications and renewals, travel document applications & citizenship paperwork -  Utilities: Assistance with utility discount application -  Employment: Resume building and employment searches -  Assistance with DSHS benefits and WA Health Plan Finder applications

Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) is the only organization in the West Salish/Sound Region exclusively focused on providing immigrant-centric advocacy and services. As our mission statement says, Recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of all people, KIAC works for the well-being and empowerment of immigrants through education, advocacy and social justice. KIAC envisions a community where everyone, regardless of where they were born, has fair and equitable access to justice, respect and opportunity. At KIAC, we seek to connect clients to existing resources, advocate for their accessibility and provide direct services to fill in the gaps. . Services include: -Paperwork and phone calls: Help with reading and writing documents in English or Spanish, filling out forms on paper or online, and making phone calls -Bills: Help with applying for financial assistance for medical bills or setting up payment plans -Learning English: Information about local English classes, and 1-on-1 conversation practice (virtual) -Doctors: Free medical clinic. To schedule, text or call (360) 440-2376 or (360) 900-9300 -Dentist: Low cost dental care with Peninsula Community Health Services. To schedule, text or call (360) 900-9300 -Clothing: Free clothing is available by appointment on Tuesdays. Call/text (360) 440-2376 -General information and referrals for other needs, including information about school enrollment, health insurance, help for victims of domestic violence, housing, employment, mental health services, civil legal aid, and other resources. While we cannot provide case management, we will do our best to act as your interpreter and help you seek resources to navigate difficult situations. -Support applying for local rent assistance

Helps recently arrived refugees remove barriers toward achieving economic independence and integration into their new communities.