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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.

Immigration News

Next Steps for Executive Action

In November 2014, President Obama announced executive actions that may help over four million undocumented immigrants obtain temporary relief from...
Partner News

For First Time, Filipino Voters Get a Bilingual Ballot in San Francisco

"For First Time, Filipino Voters Get a Bilingual Ballot in San Francisco" via KQED News
Partner News

Trained medical interpreters can reduce errors...

"Trained medical interpreters can reduce errors in care for patients with limited English proficiency" via ScienceDaily
Partner News

Center for Victims of Torture: Estimates of Numbers of Torture Survivors Higher than Previously Estimated

More than 20 years ago, Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) estimated the number of survivors of torture resettled here in the U.S. to be 400,000 –...
NSC News

Clients Attend Pope Francis' Immigration Speech

After just 9 days in the United States, some of NSC's clients had the wonderful opportunity to visit Independence Hall to hear Pope Francis' message...
Press Coverage

NSC Partners with BuildaBridge for Art Therapy

Read the full article in the Chestnut Hill Local.
Press Coverage

NSC Attorney Discusses US Response to Syrian Migrant Crisis

On Wednesday, September 23rd, Jonah Eaton, an NSC staff attorney, discussed the U.S. and E.U.’s response to the refugee crisis in Syria on WHYY’s...
Press Coverage

NSC Featured in National Geographic

Nationalities Service Center was featured in National Geographic on September 25 as one installment of a three-part series on Pope Francis' visit to...
Press Coverage

Inquirer Highlights Congolese Refugees' New Start in Philadelphia

"Annonciata Nsenga kicked off her sneakers, stood on a chair, and tapped a nail into a wall of her rented rowhouse in Point Breeze. Eighteen years...