Resources & Workshops
Assad • Afghanistan
Workshops
Our virtual and hybrid workshops address many needs within the immigrant and refugee community, as well as those of the service providers.
Watch our most recent workshop here, or click the button below to look through our past workshops.
Information
& Connections
Click to expand each section. We add new informative resources on a regular basis. Categories and resources are listed in alphabetical order.
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Below is a list of organizations in the Kansas City Area that offer free or low-cost citizenship and English as a second language (ESL) classes. We encourage you to call them for information. Last Updated September 2022.
A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants and Refugees - PDF Presentation
Johnson County Community College • Adult Education ESL - Not free, please visit site for details
Kansas City Kansas Community College • ESL Program - Not free, please visit site for details
Kansas State Library Online Database - Online resources only
Metropolitan Community College • ESL Classes - Not free, please visit site for details
Switchboard - A one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services • Resource Center - Online resources only
The Kansas City Public Library • Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE)
If you’d like to contribute a resource, please contact us.
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If you believe you are currently being trafficked, we urge you to call or text the National Human Trafficking Hotline. They operate 24/7 and work quickly to get you the support you need.
Other resources for victims of trafficking and advocates against trafficking are listed below.
Local & Regional Organizations
Legal Aid of Western Missouri • Human Trafficking Unit - Represents people with civil (non-criminal) legal problems arising from trafficking
Lighthouse Project - Provides comprehensive services to survivors of human trafficking, as well as training and outreach within the community to increase awareness and identification of survivors
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault - Free-of-charge counseling to children, families, and individuals.
Restoration House KC - Long-term, residential housing with faith-based restorative programs and services for adult women and minor girl survivors of human trafficking
Stop Trafficking Project - Helps caregivers and service providers identify signs of trafficking
National Organizations
National Human Trafficking Hotline - In addition to the hotline, this national organization allows people to report tips, learn about trafficking, and hosts a large database of other resources
US Department of Health and Human Services • Office on Trafficking In Persons - Combats human trafficking by supporting and leading systems that prevent trafficking through public awareness and protect victims through identification and assistance, helping them re-build their lives and become self-sufficient.
If you’d like to contribute a resource, please contact us.
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“I Speak” Cards - Downloadable PDF that you can turn into cards or name tags to help service providers identify which language they speak
Jewish Vocational Services • Interpreting Services & Training - Help increase accessibility for those with limited English in our community by providing training for interpreters and interpretation in the health care and social services arenas
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