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Community Resource Hub
At AfriThrive, we believe access to the right information and services is essential for building strong, healthy, and self-sufficient communities. That’s why we’ve created this Resource Hub – a carefully curated directory of immigration, healthcare, and financial resources tailored for immigrant and refugee families across the Greater Baltimore–Washington, D.C. region.
These tools are designed to help you navigate life in the U.S. with dignity and confidence.
Support for Your Journey
Whether you’re applying for citizenship, renewing your DACA status, or seeking legal assistance, these trusted resources offer guidance, free or low-cost legal services, and community support for immigrants and refugees.
- Immigration legal aid & advocacy organizations
- Know Your Rights toolkits
- USCIS forms and how-to guides
- Citizenship and naturalization prep
- Asylum & TPS information
Organization | Website/Link | Contact Information | Location |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | (202) 507-7600 | 1331 G St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005 | |
Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia | (202) 628-1161 | 1331 H St NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005 | |
International Rescue Committee (IRC) | (202) 462-1820 | 2712 Ontario Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009 | |
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) | (202) 934-7166 | 2231 S. 4th St, Suite 106, Arlington, VA 22202 | |
Cultural Vistas | (202) 448-0100 | 1101 15th St NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 | |
AYUDA | (202) 387-4848 | 1400 16th St NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 | |
DC Immigration Court (EOIR) | www.justice.gov/eoir | (703) 605-1007 | 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1900, Falls Church, VA 22041 |
Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs | (202) 319-1000 | 11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 | |
Hispanic Committee of Virginia | (703) 536-2980 | 5904-C Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303 | |
World Relief Washington, D.C. | (202) 419-3180 | 1300 L St NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 | |
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) | (202) 723-3000 | 4400 14th St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20011 | |
The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) | (202) 350-6363 | 1228 31st St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20007 |
Culturally Competent Care for Every Family
We believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare—regardless of status or income. This section includes clinics, health programs, and medical access tools for individuals and families, including uninsured or underinsured immigrants.
- Free and low-cost clinics
- Women’s and children’s health programs
- Mental health & trauma resources
- COVID-19 and vaccine support
- Food as Medicine tools & healthy eating guides
Organization | Website/Link | Contact Information | Location |
MedStar Health | 877-772-6505 | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 MedStar Washington Hospital Center 110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010 | |
Johns Hopkins Medicine – Sibley Memorial Hospital | 202-537-4000 | Sibley Memorial Hospital 5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016 | |
Children’s National Hospital | 202-476-5000 | Children’s National Hospital 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010 | |
George Washington University Hospital | 202-715-4000 | George Washington University Hospital 900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037 | |
Inova Health System | 703-204-7000 | Inova Fairfax Hospital 3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 Inova Alexandria Hospital 4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304 |
Build Stability, One Step at a Time
Financial security begins with knowledge. Explore tools and support services to help you budget, save, build credit, access public benefits, and grow your economic future.
- Financial literacy programs
- Banking without fear (safe accounts for immigrants)
- Tax help and ITIN resources
- Rent & utility assistance
- Workforce development and training programs
Organization | Website/Link | Contact Information | Location |
Bank of America | (800) 432-1000 | 1501 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 | |
Wells Fargo | (800) 869-3557 | 1501 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | |
PNC Financial Services | (888) 762-2265 | 800 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 | |
Capital One | (877) 383-4802 | 1680 Capital One Dr, McLean, VA 22102 | |
SunTrust Bank (now Truist) | (800) 786-8787 | 1800 Tysons Blvd, Tysons, VA 22102 | |
Regions Bank | (800) 734-4667 | 1 Wisconsin Cir Suite 500, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 | |
Fifth Third Bank | (800) 972-3030 | 710 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003 | |
Citibank | (800) 374-9700 | 1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005 | |
M&T Bank | (800) 724-2440 | 1133 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | |
BB&T (now Truist) | (800) 226-5228 | 1717 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006 | |
Citizens Bank | (800) 922-9999 | 801 N Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314 | |
The Bank of New York Mellon | (212) 495-1784 | 700 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 |