1216 Arch Street, 4th floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator (215) 893-8400 volunteers@nscphila.org
Here at Nationalities Service Center (NSC), we believe that immigrants and refugees are a critical part of the fabric of life in the United States, and it is our vision that all immigrants and refugees achieve a life of dignity, safety, stability, sustainable opportunities and meaningful connections to their communities. To this end, NSC provides comprehensive services to immigrants and refugees, including legal protections, community integration, access to health and wellness services, and opportunities to achieve English language proficiency. Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring that each of our clients receives high-quality holistic care and work together to refer clients to internal and external services based on the individual’s needs. Nationalities Service Center prepares and empowers immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia region to transcend challenging circumstances by providing comprehensive client-centered services to build a solid foundation for a self-sustaining and dignified future.
NSC is tasked with finding, securing and preparing housing for incoming refugees and their families. In order to provide a safe and welcoming home, we accept in-kind and gift-card donations!
Organize a donation drive in your community to help support the livelihood of newly arriving refugee families. NSC always welcomes in-kind donations of household items, toiletries, furniture, clothing, and the like! Feel free to create welcome home baskets and fill them with seasonal or themed household goods!
Create a fundraising campaign with local businesses or community members. Gift card donations and fostering community partnerships haven proven extremely helpful in NSC’s ability to provide comfort and security to our newly arrived clients.