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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.

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Black History Month: Resources

Books Christina M. Greer, " Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream" Cindy Hahamovitch, " No Man's Land: Jamaican...
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NSC News

Welcoming NSC's newest Board member!

NSC has a remarkable Board of Trustees and we are thrilled to welcome its newest member, Emma Restrepo, an independent journalist. Emma has a long...
James A. Byrne Courthouse in Philadelphia, PA
Immigration News

NSC advocates at the Third Circuit

On Wednesday, January 18 NSC will be before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia. Jonah Eaton (Director of Legal Services...
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NSC News

New Year, New NSC Website!

Welcome to the new nscphila.org! We are thrilled that our brand-new website has launched. NSC has been around for more than a century; it’s time our...

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NSC News

Welcoming NSC's new Board Members!

NSC has a remarkable Board of Trustees and we are thrilled to welcome its newest members as of January 1, 2023. Please read their bios below. What an...
Lilah Thompson
Press Coverage

PhillyCAM: Interview with Lilah Thompson

PhillyCAM interviews NSC's Lilah Thompson. Her interview begins at about 9 minutes in, and in it, she provides a clear overview for what has been...
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Press Coverage

Philadelphia Inquirer: In Texas he was offered a choice of three cities. How one immigrant ended up on a bus to Philadelphia.

Juan Carlos was living with other immigrants in a Texas border facility when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: Buses were available to take...
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Press Coverage

NBC News: Philadelphia Prepares for Possible Migrant Bus From Texas

Philadelphia leaders say there may be a bus from Texas carrying dozens of people seeking asylum heading to the city in the coming days. "City leaders...
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Press Coverage

Bucks County Courier Times: Ukrainian refugees find help, hope as they settle in Bucks County

"The U4U program is working with several local social service agencies to resettle them. The Nationalities Service Center in Philadelphia is leading...
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Press Coverage

Philadelphia Inquirer: Afghan evacuees are being crushed by grief. A Philly agency is trying to help.

Professionals who work with Afghan evacuees say many are plagued not by specific mental-health conditions, nor by anguish that peaks and slowly passes...