Help Orgs A-H (Georgia)

Help Agencies By Nationality (Georgia)

African	Indian (India)
Asian	Russian/Ukranian
Hispanic	Middle Eastern
	Multi-Ethnic Help Agencies

African

World Directory of Embassies & Consulates
Select the embassy and your location from their drop box.

Christian Council Of Metro Atlanta (404) 622-2235
Refugee resettlement/immigration issues/jobs, housing...

Catholic Social Services For Refugees(404) 885-7464
For Immigrants (404) 885-7454
For More Help call Lesley Ray (404) 885-7269
Provides help to refugees with housing, clothing, schooling, immigration, deportation and other refugee resettlement issues. Refugee assistance can be provided in the following languages: Arabic, Amhari (Ethiopian), Tigrinya, Various Horn Of Africa Languages, Bosnian/Serbian/Yugoslavian, Georgian, Russian, Various Other Caucasian Languages, French, Italian, German And Spanish.

World Relief (Refugee Resettlement)
Settles refugees from around the world-people who are persecuted on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or membership in a particular social or political group.

The International Women's House Non-Crisis is 404-298-9960 or 24 hour crisis Hotline(404) 299-1550
They provide help information for immigrants in many languages and also have a shelter for battered women immigrants. They offer services in the following languages: Russian. Bosnian, Polish, Vietnamese, Indian (Several Dialects), Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Arabic And French.

For Liberians Northwoods United Methodist Church (770) 457-4576
Contact: Reverand Jerome Hamm

African Community and Refugee Center, Inc.
964 N Indian Creek Dr. Suite A-1
Clarkston, GA 30021
Phone: 404-298-3144
Fax: 404-298-3150
E-Mail: Africanref_200@yahoo.com

Coalition of Concerned Africans
P.O. Box 77124
Atlanta, GA 30357
Phone: 770-621-7700
Fax: 404-758-3938

Ethiopian Community Association in Atlanta, Inc.
3088 Briarcliff Road, Suite A-7
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-325-4220
E-Mail: fasche01@aol.com

Somali Bantu Community Organization
P.O. Box 411
Clarkston, GA 30021
Phone: 404-216-1606
E-Mail: abdullahi@somalibantu.com
Web site: www.somalibantu.com

International Rescue Committee (Decatur) 404-292-7731
Social services for immigrants and refugees . Call 9-5 Monday-Friday

Fulton County Refugee Resource List
Contact numbers for Christ-Base refugee help In Metropolitan Atlanta.

United Way Help Line For GA Call 211 (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!!
Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. For the best results, type in words like "Immigrants and Social Services" or "Refugee and (the name of your topic)".

Newcomers' Network, Inc. (404) 299-6217 Fax (404)299-6218
This social service agency helps refugees assimilate into American society. To qualify, an immigrant must have been in the country for at least 90 days. Refugees are offered free ESL classes, help with assembling their immigration papers and assistance with domestic violence issues. The staff of newcomers' can translate and interpret in the following languages: Somalian, Russian, Polish, Arabic, Kurdish and Vietnamese.

International Newcomers Center (678) 377-8945
Refugees and immigrant social services for Gwinnett Public Schools. Call 8-4pm Monday-Friday.

Lutheran Ministry Of Georgia (404) 875-0201
Securing employment/translation and other help. Their staff speaks Bosnia/Serbo-croatian, Farsi, Vietnamese and some Arabic.

The New American Services Program (404) 582-0021
Part of bridging the gap services, this agency provides immigrants with the proper immigration forms and will help them fill out the required paperwork. They will photograph applicants for green card and U.S. citizenship purposes and will either take your fingerprints for immigration purposes or refer you to an agency authorized to do so.

Directory Of Refugee Services In Metro Atlanta
Bridging The Gap Project, Inc. The (BTG) (404) 872-9400
(404) 872-1444
(FAX) (404) 872-4888
This directory lists groups and agencies relevant to the refugee community in metro Atlanta, including voluntary resettlement agencies, youth services, mental health services, employment training services, law enforcement contacts, legal aid services, local associations, human relations commissions, etc.,.

Department of Human Resources/Department of Family & Children Services (404) 657-3428
Contact: Everett Gill, State Refugee Coordinator who oversees all refugee programs in the state of Ga. Good resource for nonprofits to call. Has statistical information.

Refugee Women's Association (404) 296-7155 Fax (404) 294-8774
Provides free tutors to help women refugees learn survival English.

Georgia State Research And Anthropology Center (404) 651-1038 Fax (404) 651-1718
For $10-$15 you can order a comprehensive multi-cultural directory listing everything from social and cultural groups to immigrant help agencies.

The Internet/Altavista
http://altavista can translate to English those web pages written in French, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese. It can also translate from English into any of these languages.

Governor's Victim Assistance Helpline (800) 338-6745
Available community-based victim service programs; the service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

REMEMBER: if a particular agency can't help you, they still may know of others that can. Before hanging up, make sure you ask about other groups that can assist you.

Asian

United Way Help Line (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. For the best results, type in words like "Asians and Social Services" or "Refugee and (the name of your topic)".

Center For Pan Asian Community Services (770) 936-0969
Social Service Assistance, Translation and Interpretation, Food Pantry Service, Public Notary, IRS/Tax information assistance, Homeless aid program, Business Employment Conflicts, Personal injury and social benefits. Their staff speaks Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

Assistance with E.S.L., immigration, abuse issues, youth and elderly services, translations, interpretations, help with getting Medicaid, starting a business and referral services. Their staff speaks Chinese, Korean and Japanese but your problem can also be referred to other affiliated groups that translate and interpret in Laotian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Russian. In addition to serving Asians, the Center also caters to Russians and Hispanic populations. Those in need of legal advice should check out the Center's free legal clinic which is open 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium (202) 296-2300 Fax (202) 296-2318
This advocacy group tracks national laws and trends affecting the civil rights of Asian-Americans. They look at big picture issues such as education, hate crimes, affirmative action, voting rights, and immigration. While they may be great to have on your side for political support, don't expect much in the way of individual consumer help.

Organization Of Chinese Americans (770) 226-1323 National Chapter (202) 223-5500
O.C. is an Asian American civil rights group based in Washington D.C with 41 chapters throughout the nation. They educate Asians about issues that affect their lives and encourage them to become citizens and vote. If the OCA cannot help you with your problem, they will direct you to other agencies that can. Contact: Atlanta Chapter President Angela Hsu. For a free copy of Asian help directories write to:

Philip Morris 120 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Attn: National Directory Of Asian Pacific American Organization.

National Association Of Chinese Americans (770) 394-6542
Nonprofit civic organization promoting friendship between China and the U.S. They receive delegations from China and help them meet with American corporations. They also organize concerts and other cultural activities.

Chinese Culture Center (770) 451-4456
Sponsors a variety of cultural activities. Contact: Peter Hsu

Chinese American Service Agency(770) 986-0355 or(770)986-0055
Government funded social service agency that provides free counseling and job training. They also assist with immigration and housing problems and can translate and interpret in Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.

Asian Pacific American Coalition (770) 643-8945
They educate Asians about issues affecting their lives, help them become citizens and encourage them to vote. APAC acts as an advocate for other Asian organizations when dealing with county, city and state governments. If APAC can't help you they may be able to refer you to someone else who can. Contact: Seill "Steve" Choi

Asian American Language Services (770) 582-0064
Professional language agency that will translate legal documents, medical documents, technical manuals and other writings from and to the following languages: Korean Japanese Vietnamese, Laotian, Chinese, and Hindi.Discounts may be offered for non-profit social service agencies in need of their assistance.

Japan-American Society Of Georgia (404) 524-7399
Helps improve U.S. and Japanese relations. Will assist Japanese newcomers with U.S. customs and help them adjust to living in America. They also have lawyer supporters who can help with immigration issues.

Korean Association Of Atlanta (770) 458-7798 or (770)457-9630
5302 Buford 5725 Busford Hwy., #206. Doraville G.A. 30340

Korean American Chamber of Commerce (770) 452-0366
5455 Buford Highway, Suite 127B
Atlanta, GA 30340
Fax: (770) 452-0466
Email: hslim67@hotmail.com
Mr. Kevin Park, President

The Korean Association of Greater Atlanta (770) 263-1888
Non-profit social service group that offers free ESL classes and support for the homeless. They also translate and interpret Korean to English free of charge and help elderly people apply for social security benefits. President: Sok Hui Yi.

Lao Family Solidarity Community Of Georgia, Inc.
(770) 473-7029 Fax (770) 478-1063
Non-profit social service agency providing a variety of services including immigrant and refugee support, community referral and welfare programs. Contact: Fom Mahathirath. Call the same number for the Lao American Cultural Association.

Thai Association Of Georgia (770) 493-1175
This group provides social services and hosts cultural events for Thai people in America. Call them for immigration forms or for help with finding living arrangements. They also give legal advice on your rights and obligations when renting an apartment and want to help any Thai person in need.

Vietnamese Community Of Georgia 678-904-0972 or (404) 522-5774 ext. 18
Contact: Baoky Vu. Volunteers connect the Vietnamese with mainstream America by helping them with life problems and organizing cultural activities.

Vietnamese Chamber Of Commerce (770) 986-9542
4763 Bufford Highway, Suite 106, Chamblee, GA 30341
Contact Person: Mr. Thanh Lee.

Vietnamese Baptist Mission (404) 767-1139
612 College St Hpvl, GA.

Vietnamese Baptist Church Of Clarkston (404) 299-7027
3895 Church Street Clarkston

Good Shepherd (770) 455-9379 FAX (770) 455-4776
Outreach services primarily for the Vietnamese Community in Fulton, Dekalb and Gwinnett counties. They offer free ESL classes for adults, and also translate and interpret Vietnamese and Cantonese. They provide cultural programs for youth, professional counseling for individuals, families, couples and youth; elderly services, summer youth programs, teach citizenship classes and give information and referral.

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Hispanic

Catholic Social Services/The Hispanic Hotline (404) 888-7841
Call Gloria Palmer if you are Hispanic and need help finding a job or require interpreting services.

Latin American Association (404) 638-1800 Fax (404) 638-1806
2665 Bufford Highway (Next To Ponchos).
Contact Person: Attorney Irmina Owens

Legal Aid/Hispanic Outreach Project (404) 377-0705, ext. 234
(Clayton, Dekalb & Gwinnett counties) For intake in Spanish: (404) 377-5381.

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
This non-profit group protects and promotes the civil rights of the more than 35 million Latinos living in the United States. They are national in scope and have offices in AZ, CA, GA, IL, NM, TX and Washington DC. Call them even if you live in another state.

Georgia Latino Alliance For Human Rights (770 457 5232)

Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials
Advocacy for Latin American related issues and concerns.

Southern Center For Human Rights
Provides legal representation to people facing the death penalty, challenges human rights violations in prisons and jails, seeks through litigation and advocacy to improve legal representation for poor people accused of crimes, and advocates for criminal justice system reforms on behalf of those affected by the system in the Southern United States.

Southern Poverty Law Center
Fights hate and bigotry, and seeks justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Monitors hate groups, and defends the rights of Illegal Immigrants, delinquent or learning disabled kids treated unfairly by schools.

United Way Help Line (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. For the best results, type in words like "Hispanic and Social Services" or "Refugee and (the name of your topic)".

Georgia Hispanic Bar Association (404) 968-0100
This organization of over 80 lawyers may provide free or low cost legal assistance to those who qualify.

Victory House (404) 635-0011
Offers job placement, clothing, food, transportation, skills training and counseling for blacks and Hispanics. They interface with shelters, transitional housing and penal institutions (and may be able to find people housing).

Mundo Hispanico (404) 881-0441 or Fax (404) 881-6085
A bilingual Hispanic newspaper that can refer you to other help agencies.

Neyia La Prensa (770) 582-0840
A Hispanic newspaper with a circulation of 10,000.

El Norte (770) 237-9897 Fax (770) 237-8769
A Hispanic newspaper with a circulation of 10,000.

Georgia Hispanic Alliance, Inc. (404) 325-7200
Provides the public and elected officials with information related to the needs and interests of Hispanics as well as to attain better access and participation in the area of public services, employment and business opportunities.

The Multicultural Advisory Committee (404) 656-6777
Contact: Chairman Javier (Havier) Lescano,at the GA Dept Of Labor. Their goals (as of 4/20/99) are to:
1) Host a mulitcultural international festival for summer 1999; 2) Help Hispanics and Asian high schoolers without permanent residency status attend American colleges; 3)Change the law so undocumented Mexicans and Hispanics can obtain a driver's license and insurance. They also lobby on state and federal levels.

Programs in the making include:

1) Acculturation training for Asians and Hispanics to help them adjust to America;

2) A program to prevent Hispanics from dropping out of high school. Hispanics have a 40 percent drop out rate which far exceeds that of other minorities.

Hispanic Political Action Committee (404) 288-5346
Provides voter education and lobbying services, individual and group advocacy, and research on citizens issues and translations. They charge a sliding scale fee based on income.

Hispanic Services Foundation (770) 953-9092
For profit firm (services cost money) that helps with translations and simple immigration work. Often used by insurance companies, courts and businesses when they need translations and interpreting.