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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.

In 1962, NSC began resettling Cuban refugees in cooperation with other resettlement agencies, including Church World Service and International Rescue...
"Last February, twelve women walked into the kitchen on the fourth floor of the central branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. They came from...
Nationalities Service Center is pleased to announce that John Chou, Executive Vice President & General Counsel of AmerisourceBergen, is this year’s...
In 2005, Philadelphia became the first city to welcome Meshketian Turk refugees leading the way for many thousands to be admitted and resettled across...
"There is misunderstanding about immigration, indifference to human suffering and selfish preoccupation with the problems of one’s own culture group...

Blending ESL and Cooking

"On a recent Wednesday afternoon, 20 recent immigrants and refugees to the United States streamed into a shiny commercial-size kitchen on the fourth...
"'Be invisible,' says Rasha Ajalyaqeen, a retired interpreter for the United Nations. Leave your opinions behind; your voice should reflect the...
In 2009, NSC resettled Bajhat and Hayfaa and welcomed them to Philadelphia, and recently, their story was featured on PRI. You can read the full story...
On December 1, Refugee Council USA published a letter in support of the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the United States. Nationalities Service...
"The PPR (Philadelphia Partnership for Resilience) Families and Children’s group reflects on the mural that they have been working on for the past...