Case Management
Case Managers advise clients of their rights under current law, and guide them toward access to food, clothing, housing and health care.
Citizenship Support
Helping people navigate the path to legal citizenship is something we’ve been doing for over 40 years.
Workforce readiness
From word processing to resume drafting, our class offerings help new U.S. citizens build marketable skills.
Business & Community
The IAC is the go-to resource for business and community organizations that must stay current and compliant on complex and rapidly-changing immigration policy.
Thank you to our valued sponsors for supporting the 2026 Gala & Fundraiser
OUR CASE MANAGERS ARE THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO.
Languages spoken by our Case Managers
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Citizenship application rate increase over the last 2 years
“As an organization, we hope to act as a beacon to our immigrant community; guiding them along their path to self-sufficiency and citizenship.”
LUCY OLIVEIRA
S.H.I.N.E Counselor and Elder Service Coordinator
Help Us Make a Difference
Help a young person get the resources they need for a bright future.
NEWS & EVENTS
2017 Spring Fundraiser Photos
On March 31, 2017 the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, Inc. (IAC) hosted a very important Spring Fundraiser. Held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the event was a fun filled night that included food, entertainment and a beautiful view of the waterfront. We would like...
Immigrants, advocates say old fears rising to the surface
Jon Mitchell broke a language barrier with a hug on the one-month anniversary of President Donald Trump's executive order that focused on broadening the focus of deportations. The New Bedford mayor opened an immigration community forum in front of a room filled with...
Scam artists use fear of deportation to get cash from immigrants
Since the presidential election last November, fear consumes most days for Helena DaSilva Hughes at the Immigrant Assistance Center. For nearly four months, immigrants have trekked to the brick building at 58 Crapo St. turning to the executive director of the...
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