Here are some resources that could be a help to immigrants in your congregation or those who come to your door for help:
Non-English-Speaking Worship Services in Washington County
Comunidad Latina de Washington County
20140 Scholar Dr./ Cita Previa 3rd Floor
Hagerstown, Maryland
(347) 709-0027
comunidadlatina.org@gmail.com
Facebook
Literacy Council of Washington County
15 Randolph Ave,
Hagerstown MD 21740
301-739-4208
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11am-2pm
Website
Facebook
Provides free one-on-one tutoring for anyone over 18 years old who needs help with literacy skills (reading, spelling, vocab, etc) and help the foreign-born learn conversational English.
See attached flyers – one page OR three strip version (cut into strips for posting in smaller places).
RISE Coalition of Western Maryland
Resources for Immigrant Support and Empowerment
risecoalitionmd@gmail.com
Website
Facebook
More Resources
Availability of public resources – latest government documents – 22 July 2021
- Informational Bulletin (https://www.medicaid.gov/federal-policy-guidance/downloads/cib072221.pdf)
- Press Release (https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-encourages-states-educate-eligible-immigrants-about-medicaid-coverage)
“The Wrong Help Can Hurt: Beware of Immigration Scams” – English Korean Spanish
“Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes” – Spanish Chinese Russian
