African Services Committee (ASC)
African Services Committee (ASC)—a trusted partner for diasporic and undocumented Africans in New York City that could be valuable for INO/NewUSCitizens.com to collaborate with:
🏛️ Who They Are
- Founded in 1981 by Ethiopian refugees, ASC is a multi-service human rights agency based in Harlem dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees, and asylees from across the African Diaspora africanservices.org+10africanservices.org+10grassrootsjusticenetwork.org+10.
- Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals, ASC provides free and low-cost immigration legal services to eligible clients immigrationadvocates.org+2immigrationadvocates.org+2immigrationadvocates.org+2.
⚖️ Legal & Immigration Services
ASC’s legal department—serving over 1,000 clients annually—offers assistance in multiple areas :
- Naturalization (citizenship)
- Green card applications & renewals
- Work permits, DACA renewals, TPS
- Family-based petitions, VAWA, U-Visas, T-Visas
- Asylum (mostly pro se), deportation defense
- FOIA requests for immigration files
- Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJS) and more
They also support through NYC-ACTIONNYC program, helping people apply for citizenship in under 6–9 months lawhelpny.org+2africanservices.org+2immigrationadvocates.org+2immigrationadvocates.org+2africanservices.org+2africanservices.org+2lawhelpny.org+3immigrationadvocates.org+3africanservices.org+3lawhelpny.org+2immigrationadvocates.org+2immigrationadvocates.org+2.
🌍 Holistic Support Services
Beyond legal aid, ASC offers:
- Medical interpretation, health screenings, COVID‑19/HIV/TB services
- ESOL (English) classes, social welfare assistance, housing support africanservices.org+6africanservices.org+6unifynyc.org+6africanservices.org+2africanservices.org+2unifynyc.org+2
- Advocacy—policy work, community mobilization, media engagement
Staff speak 27+ languages, engaging over 12,000 clients annually reddit.com+12africanservices.org+12africanservices.org+12.
👥 Collaboration & Partnership Fit
Why ASC Aligns With INO/NewUSCitizens.com
- Culturally competent and diaspora-focused: Perfect for faith-based, Indigenous-rooted outreach
- Established processes: Intake, legal representation, ESOL, and wrap-around support
- Credibility: BIA-recognized, linked to ActionNYC
How to Collaborate
- Referral Relationship: Direct NewUSCitizens.com clients to ASC for legal aid
- Co‑Sponsored Workshops: Host Know-Your-Rights, civics prep, naturalization clinics
- Shared Funding: Apply jointly for grants focused on immigrant and Indigenous support
- Legal Advisor Partnership: ASC attorneys could serve as formal counsel for INO initiatives
📞 Contact & Next Steps
African Services Committee
Address: 429 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027 africanservices.orglawhelpny.org+4africanservices.org+4africanservices.org+4
Phone: (212) 222‑3882 (legal inquiries can also reach immigration@africanservices.org)
Hours: M–F, 9 AM–5 PM
🧭 Suggested Action Plan
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. | Reach out to ASC’s Legal Dept via email/phone expressing your mission and interest in collaboration. |
| 2. | Propose an introductory meeting (virtual/in-person in NYC) to explore partnership structures. |
| 3. | Plan a co-hosted event (e.g., citizenship info session) at INO or ASC facilities. |
| 4. | Draft an MOU: referral process, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, shared objectives. |
| 5. | Launch a pilot client intake with evaluation metrics (e.g., number served, success stories). |
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