Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
The Central American Resource Center offers legal assistance with work authorizations; document translations; asylum applications; family visas; and naturalization assistance. The Center also assists with Haiti Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications. Referrals to social service agencies for immigration and non-immigration matters are also available.
Computer Lab
Our newly created computer lab enables enrolled students to make use of online citizenship resources such as: USCIS Citizenship Resource Center, Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Cit...
- 1460 Columbia Rd NW Washington DC 20009
Service Eligibility:
Latinx
Homeless
Immigrants
Race/Ethnicity
Housing Status
Citizenship
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
CARECEN helps homeowners to prevent losing their homes to foreclosure. Housing counselors assess mortgage debt, map recovery plans, help clients improve their financial management skills, negotiate wi...
- 1460 Columbia Rd NW Washington DC 20009
Service Eligibility:
Latinx
Tenant Organizing
CARECEN provides technical assistance to buildings where tenants face complex housing and health code violations or are presented with the opportunity to purchase their building. CARECEN assists tenan...
- 1460 Columbia Rd NW Washington DC 20009
Service Eligibility:
Latinx
Citizenship Info Sessions and Workshops
CARECEN conducts activities to inform people about the process of becoming a US citizen (eligibility requirements, application steps, timeline and more), screen them for eligibility, and assist those...
- 1460 Columbia Rd NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category:
Legal
Service Eligibility:
Latinx
Immigrants
Citizenship Oath Ceremony and Voter Registration
CARECEN often celebrates its students' naturalization by taking part in the oath ceremony or organizing community events where new citizens and CARECEN graduates can share their interview/exam experie...
- 1460 Columbia Rd NW Washington DC 20009
Service Category:
Legal
Service Eligibility:
Latinx
Immigrants
Promoting Homeownership and Asset Creation
Traditionally, CARECEN housing staff has provided first-time homebuyer counseling and assisted clients with the home purchasing process, including credit and financial planning and homeownership guide...
- 1460 Columbia Rd NW Washington DC 20009
Service Eligibility:
Latinx
Tenant Education and Assistance
Tenants are informed of their rights and responsibilities as renters through individual counseling and regular meetings with existing or newly formed tenant associations. Tenants learn how to communic...
- 1460 Columbia Rd NW Washington DC 20009
Service Eligibility:
Latinx