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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

New Executive Order Released

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...
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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...
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What Is NSC's New Occupational Therapy Program?

Since 2009, Nationalities Service Center (NSC) has partnered with Jefferson Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) to deliver extra support to those...
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Reflections from NSC's New Occupational Therapy Program

It’s not your everyday occupational therapy fieldwork experience. My first month at Nationalities Service Center culminated in exercising my right to...
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NSC Launches Innovative Occupational Therapy Intervention Program

In January 2017, NSC launched a new innovative program for newcomers in partnership with Jefferson's School of Occupational Therapy. Below are...
Press Coverage

Refugee Advocate and Global Tastes Honoree Highlighted in the Inquirer

Refugee advocate and Global Tastes honoree Dr. Marc Altshuler was highlighted today in the Inquirer. In his commentary, he describes the unique...

Family Strengthening at Work

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...
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NSC to Honor Immigrant Champions at Annual Gala

Nationalities Service Center is delighted to announce that Cristina Martinez, chef and co-owner of the renowned South Philly Barbacoa restaurant , is...
Press Coverage

"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...
Press Coverage

Last Refugees Arrive This Week Ahead of 120 Day Resettlement Pause

On Tuesday, NSC resettled one of the last refugee families to arrive in Philadelphia ahead of the 120 day moratorium. WHYY reporter Dana DiFilippo...