International Rescue Committee- Baltimore Resettlement Center (IRC-Baltimore)

International Rescue Committee

ABOUT

Helps refugees, immigrants, and those seeking asylum get legal help and support to feel safe and start a new life in Baltimore.

People We Serve

Refugees, asylees, people who have been trafficked, people who have been hurt or tortured, and other immigrants.

Phone

(410) 327-1885 x 111 ^voice

Location

1900 N. Howard Street, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21218

Services

Legal Services
Youth Success Program
Citizenship Preparation Classes

Website

www.rescue.org/united-states/baltimore-md

Email

baltimore@rescue.org

Hours

Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

General Information

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Baltimore is helping people with resettlement, health referrals, immigration legal help, and SNAP (food benefits). These services are offered by phone or online. To get help, you can fill out an appointment form here or call 443-956-7085 and leave a message. You can also come to the office on Tuesday or Thursday mornings between 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. for an intake. You do not need an appointment, but spots may be limited and wait times can change. Note:There are no walk-in intakes for immigration legal help on Thursdays. These must be scheduled ahead of time. The front desk is closed for lunch from 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M.

Services

Legal Services

About

IRC-Baltimore offers high-quality affordable assistance for legal services. This service assists with status adjustment, citizenship, employment authorization documents, temporary protected status renewals, DACA renewals and language translations. A full list of services can be seen here. To request an appointment, please email baltimoreimmigration@rescue.org or call the phone number.

Fees:

General consultations start at $50. Services will not be denied based on inability to pay.

Audience:

Immigrants and refugees.

Youth Success Program

About

The youth success coaches work with 1-2 refugee youth ages 10-24 to provide support as they transition into Baltimore. Coaches help their mentee's with practicing English, homework, and integration into a local community. Mentorships will take place remotely for during COVID-19. Applications are open for Spring. For more information on getting involved click here to see more!

Regular Schedule

Wednesday: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

www.rescue.org/volunteer/youth-tutor-1

Citizenship Preparation Classes

About

IRC-Baltimore is partnering with the Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) to offer free citizenship classes throughout the year. Classes will begin in April and last through June. All spring classes will be held online.

LIST OF CLASS DATES:
April 5th- June 14th on Mondays & Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm
April 5th - June 14th on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9am-11am
April 6th- June 10th on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am-11am
April 6th - June 10th on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm
April 7th - June 16th on Wednesdays (6pm-8pm) & Saturdays (9am-11am)
April 17th- June 26th on Saturdays from 9am-11am and from 11:30am-1:30pm
April 19th- June 28th on Monday & Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm
April 20th- June 24th on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm

For more information check out IRC-Baltimore's facebook page here.

Phone

(410) 986-5433 ^voice

Eligibility:

To register contact Betsy Mackey (bmackey@bccc.org) or call 410-986-5433. On the first day of class students will provide a photo of their green card and complete a participation form. Registration will occur during the first two weeks of class only.