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For more than a century, NSC has worked tirelessly to serve immigrants and refugees in Philadelphia. Our work is frequently covered by the media.

On March 8, in honor of International Women’s Day, NSC held a celebration at our office in recognition of the inspiring, resilient refugee and...
On Monday, March 6, a new Executive Order relating to refugee admissions was released, to replace the intiial order that was signed on January 27. You...

Yoga at NSC

By Gwen Soffer Yoga is described as a practice of the mind, body and spirit, and its benefits for physical and mental wellbeing are many. Practicing...
Since 2009, Nationalities Service Center (NSC) has partnered with Jefferson Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) to deliver extra support to those...
It’s not your everyday occupational therapy fieldwork experience. My first month at Nationalities Service Center culminated in exercising my right to...
In January 2017, NSC launched a new innovative program for newcomers in partnership with Jefferson's School of Occupational Therapy. Below are...
Refugee advocate and Global Tastes honoree Dr. Marc Altshuler was highlighted today in the Inquirer. In his commentary, he describes the unique...
When a family arrives in the U.S. there is hope for a future where they can live in peace and thrive in their new home. As anyone who has made a...
Nationalities Service Center is delighted to announce that Cristina Martinez, chef and co-owner of the renowned South Philly Barbacoa restaurant, is...

"The Lucky Ones"

On Wednesday night, NSC welcomed its final refugee family to Philadelphia ahead of the moratorium start on Friday. Michael Matza of the Inquirer...