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- Has trained volunteers read age appropriate books in both Spanish and English to local children. - Encourages children to respond to readings in the language of their choice.

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Reading Encouragement Volunteer Opportunities
Hispanic/Latino Community
School Readiness Programs
Assists immigrants with obtaining short-term case management, accurate up-to-date information on new laws and procedures, and online green card renewals. Provides additional support services including: - Citizenship classes to prepare eligible immigrants for the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) citizenship exam. - English instruction in preparation for formal English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. - Mobile Mexican consulate visits (for consular services such as passport renewals and consular IDs). - Clinics and special events (immunization fairs, legal clinics, know your rights information). - Coordination of services with Lorain County Free Clinic. - Referrals to American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). - Referrals to constituent services from congressional representatives and government agencies. - Advocacy and educations with Lorain Ohio Immigrants Rights Association (LOIRA).

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Cultural Transition Facilitation
Case/Care Management
Hispanic/Latino Community
Immigrants
Hosting a free online support group for individuals that have been experiencing increasing stress and anxiety.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Hispanic/Latino Community
Offers an educational presentation by community health workers regarding health-conscious shopping, smart food choices and cost-saving strategies in the Latino Community. Provides grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations to increase participants knowledge about the availability and affordability of healthy foods. Offers SNAP application and renewal assistance for eligible participants.

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Hispanic/Latino Community
Cooking Classes
Nutrition Education
Welfare Rights Assistance
Work with the Hispanic and Multi-cultural communities and their families through discussion and collaboration to provide information on options and referrals to Behavioral Health professionals, facilities, and organizations specializing in the client's needs.

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Job Search Resource Centers
Career Counseling
Computer Literacy Training Programs
English as a Second Language
Language Interpretation
Holiday Programs
Language Translation
Summer Camps
General Health Education Programs
Ongoing Emergency Food Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Job Readiness
Advocacy
Hispanic/Latino Community
Blood Pressure Screening
Spanish as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education
Providing financial workshops in Spanish that will focus on personal finance education (how to open a bank account, ITIN number and taxes, insurances, mortgages, credit report, and so forth). - Held in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate.

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Hispanic/Latino Community
Financial Literacy Training
Provides table games and arts and crafts activities, field trips, exercise, and spiritual/religious gatherings.

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Hispanic/Latino Community
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Recreational Activities/Sports
Offers enrichment activities for children of Latino/Hispanic families. Program focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content, as well as cultural activities.
Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

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Domestic Violence Issues
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Hispanic/Latino Community
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Food Vouchers
General Crime Victim Assistance
Tax Preparation Assistance
Senior Ride Programs
Street Outreach Programs
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Pregnancy Counseling
Homelessness Issues
Outreach Programs
Advocacy
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Rental Deposit Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Household Goods Donation Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adoption Information/Referrals
Case/Care Management
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Senior Centers
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Pregnant Individuals
Guardianship Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Home Delivered Meals
Sexual Assault Counseling
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Occasional Emergency Food Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Provides mentoring to help new college students adapt to higher education and to foster a professional relationship between the Mentor and Mentee. Matches are made in relation to education and career interests. Interaction is mostly virtual with the requirement of meeting in-person once per semester.

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Adult Mentoring Programs
Hispanic/Latino Community
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Agency helps administer and disburse scholarship funds. Also assists minority youth who wish to obtain scholarships.

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Native American Community
College/University Entrance Support
Middle East Community
Pacific Oceanic Community
Hispanic/Latino Community
African American Community
Asian Community
Provides legal assistance through partnership with Centro San Jose.

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Hispanic/Latino Community
Language Translation
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

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Domestic Violence Issues
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Hispanic/Latino Community
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Food Vouchers
General Crime Victim Assistance
Tax Preparation Assistance
Senior Ride Programs
Street Outreach Programs
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Pregnancy Counseling
Homelessness Issues
Outreach Programs
Advocacy
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Rental Deposit Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Household Goods Donation Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adoption Information/Referrals
Case/Care Management
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Senior Centers
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Pregnant Individuals
Guardianship Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Home Delivered Meals
Sexual Assault Counseling
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Occasional Emergency Food Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Provides HUD-certified Homebuyer Education workshops to improve financial literacy to the residents of Lorain County. Offers homebuyers two courses (four hours per class) focused on Financial Literacy (budgeting and saving) and the home ownership process to prepare participants on the homebuying process. Must attend both classes.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Hispanic/Latino Community
Provides comprehensive translation services, including form assistance, enrollments, and employment.

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Hispanic/Latino Community
Language Translation
Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

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Domestic Violence Issues
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Hispanic/Latino Community
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Food Vouchers
General Crime Victim Assistance
Tax Preparation Assistance
Senior Ride Programs
Street Outreach Programs
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Pregnancy Counseling
Homelessness Issues
Outreach Programs
Advocacy
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Rental Deposit Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Household Goods Donation Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adoption Information/Referrals
Case/Care Management
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Senior Centers
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Pregnant Individuals
Guardianship Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Home Delivered Meals
Sexual Assault Counseling
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Occasional Emergency Food Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Choice pantry. Clients must bring their own bags. Can visit once per month. Includes wrap around services surrounding health and nutrition, economic development, family strengthening and community building.

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Food Pantries
Hispanic/Latino Community
Provides screening, education, and treatment for a variety of diseases that affect more men of certain races and ethnicities than their races or ethnicities appear in the population. Typical screenings include prostate cancer, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, sickle cell anemia, and testicular cancer.

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Diabetes Screening
Testicular Examinations
Cholesterol/Triglycerides Tests
Asian Community
Digital Rectal Examinations
Sickle Cell Screening
Prostatic Specific Antigen Blood Tests
Hispanic/Latino Community
African American Community
Offers free legal advice clinics on civil matters to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer. Local attorneys will be available to meet briefly and confidentially with individuals and answer their legal questions related to money, housing, health, work, children and family. Note: Service does not include legal representation. If legal representation is needed, individuals may be referred to The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland or another service provider. - Clinics sponsored by The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.

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Hispanic/Latino Community
Legal Information Services
Provides tutoring for Hispanic/Latino children attending area schools.
Provides clinical assessments for substance use disorder.

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General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Hispanic/Latino Community
Offers a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed for the Hispanic community. The program is highly interactive, focusing on building skills, sharing experiences, and support.

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Hispanic/Latino Community
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Hosts a summer camp for area children.
Offers a support group for Hispanic/Latino families with children with special needs. Childcare is provided.

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Parent Support Groups
Hispanic/Latino Community
Offers a program for youth during the summer vacation months. Participants are given the opportunity to explore various activities, take field trips and continue educational development.