Immigrant and Refugee Resources

The City of Tukwila partners with local and regional organizations to support newly-arrived residents to our community. Below is a list of local organizations, resources, and services to assist individuals and families in this period of transition.

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General Resources

Afghan Health Initiative
Provides case management and systems navigation to help individuals with food needs and financial assistance. Also hosts health and wellness workshops.
304-806-6663

African Community Housing & Development
206-381-1384

Asian Counseling and Referral Service
206-695-7600

Catholic Community Services
253-854-0077

Center for Multi-Cultural Health
Assists individuals with applying for Apple Health as well as completing housing and Section 8 applications. Connects residents with social and health services.
206-461-6910

Chinese Information & Service Center
Culturally inclusive organization that helps immigrants throughout King County by providing information, referrals, advocacy, social, and support services.
206-624-5633

East African Community Services
206-721-1119

Ethiopian Community In Seattle
206-325-0304

Filipino Community of Seattle
206-722-9372

Hopelink
425-869-6000

Horn of Africa Services
Legal counseling to assist with navigating the U.S. immigration process, employment authorization, green card renewal, and support for individuals seeking asylum. Also provides case management, assistance with housing, and job applications.
206-760-0550

Immigrant Women’s Community Center
Organization focuses on assisting immigrant women and families through connection, advocacy, and education.

International Rescue Committee
206-623-2105

Jewish Family Service
Provides case management for immigrants, refugees, and asylees in becoming economically, socially, and civically engaged in the community. Offers citizenship and English language classes as well as employment counseling and job placement.
425-643-2221

Lao Community Services
206-501-4115

Lutheran Community Services NW
Specialized services for refugees and immigrants including counseling, medical care, prevention, education, and advocacy for individuals and families.
206-694-5700

Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS)
Largest Islamic Center in Washington state which provides events, activities, educational programs, resources, and community services.

Muslim Housing Services
206-723-1712

Neighborhood House
Provides early childhood education, youth development, adult education, job training and placement, housing stability, English language and citizenship classes.
206-923-6480

Refugee Federation Service Center Coalition
253-852-5150

Refugee Resettlement Office
206-323-3152

Refugee Women’s Alliance
Provides wrap-around services in 50+ languages that includes English classes, employment assistance, and support in applying for citizenship and finding housing. Offers counseling and referrals as well as culturally-specific support groups.
206-721-0243

Tukwila Pantry – Food Bank
206-431-8293

Ukrainian Community Center of WA
425-430-8229

Vietnamese Friendship Association
206-760-1573

World Relief Seattle
Support refugees during initial resettlement period with housing, basic necessities, enrolling children in school, providing English classes, and connecting with employers. Also assists with travel documents, work permits, green card applications, and assistance with applying for citizenship.
253-277-1121

EDUCATION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Literacy Source
Free classes and one-on-one tutoring for low-income adults focusing on English language learning and helping prepare for citizenship.
206-782-2050

Neighborhood House
Provides English language classes along with computer literacy instruction and job readiness skills. Also has laptop loans.

OneAmerica
The English Innovations program provides free English classes for adult learners who live in Washington state.

St. James Cathedral Immigrant Assistance
Individualized tutoring to assist individuals learning English as a second language or needing help preparing for citizenship.
206-382-4511

Refugee Women’s Alliance
ReWA’s literacy program offers employment-related English classes that are both online and in person.
206-957-2029

EMPLOYMENT

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)
Agency provides skills training, job placement, retention services, job readiness training, English language, and computer classes.
206-695-7600

El Centro De La Raza
Offers apprenticeship programs in maritime, construction trades, and green career industries for low-income Latinos, immigrants, and limited English speakers.
206-957-4634

Neighborhood House
Partners with local community colleges to offer vocational training, internship programs, and help with job placement.

Partner in Employment
Provides case management, job readiness training, paid training programs, and employment assistance.
206-429-3824

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Apply for a federal work permit.

HEALTHCARE

Catholic Community Services
Offers mental health counseling in different languages.
206-901-1685

Consejo Counseling & Referral
Provides case management and trauma-informed care that includes mental health counseling for children, youth, adults, seniors, and families. Also offers medical care in partnership with Bastyr University.
206-461-4880

Center for Multi-Cultural Health
Assists with enrolling in Apple Health and offers women’s health services.
206-461-6910

HealthPoint
Medical Care  206-439-3289
Dental Care  206-839-3600

Lutheran Community Services NW
Specialized services for refugees and immigrants including counseling, medical care, prevention, and health education.
206-694-5700

Refugee Women’s Alliance
Offers individual, family, and group counseling in English, Arabic, Turkish, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Kurdish, and Somali. Also hosts wellness workshops and provides referrals.
206-721-0243

SeaMar Community Health Centers
Primary care for individuals and families including prenatal care, preventative health exams, minor procedures, health education, and referrals.
206-812-6140

LEGAL ASSISTANCE & CITIZENSHIP

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Asian Counseling and Referral Service
Offers free legal clinic in conjunction with King County Bar Foundation to provided free legal advice. Also provides a consultation from an immigration attorney for individuals seeking asylum.
206-695-7600

Catholic Community Services
Provides immigration and citizenship assistance to low-income residents living in the state of Washington.
206-901-1685

Citizenship Loans
The following banking institutions provide loans to help finance the path to citizenship. There are fees associated with these loan options.
Express Credit Union
Seattle Credit Union

East African Community Services
Offers free citizenship classes to refugee and immigrant adults.
206-721-1119

Immigration Law Help

King County Bar Association
Pro Bono Services Department provides free legal assistance for King County residents.
206-267-7100

Lutheran Community Services NW
Safe Route Immigration program has a team of lawyers who assist those seeking support with their immigration status.

National Immigration Law Center

National Immigration Legal Services Directory

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
206-587-4009

Refugee Women’s Alliance
206-681-3718

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Learn about citizenship requirements and apply.
Learn about the process for seeking asylum and apply.
800-375-5283

Washington New Americans
Partnership between Washington state and OneAmerica to connect eligible legal permanent residents to information and services to successfully purse citizenship.
206-926-3924

World Relief Seattle
Assists with travel documents, work permits, green card applications, and assistance with applying for citizenship.
253-277-1121

Tukwila has committed itself to being a diverse, welcoming and inclusive city. Read City of Tukwila’s Equity Policy in English or Spanish.