Hi,
Thank you for sharing the information.
We also have many calls regarding us citizenship application questions.
KWA has a citizenship class and assists free citizenship application (for SNAP recipients- applicants pay nothing for the application –can save $725 per person)
.
Thank you again.
Sunny Cho | Social Service Program Manager
Korean Women's Association (KWA)
Direct. 425.742.6396 ext.2 | Main. 253.535.4202 | Fax. 425.787.9613
Address. 4629 168th St SW Ste F Lynnwood, WA 98037
Website. www.kwacares.org
KWA Cares:
KWA, founded in 1972 as the Korean Women’s Association, is known for its commitment to the community and ability to provide services to the voiceless and marginalized groups. KWA is an internationally recognized non-profit social service agency providing services
throughout Western Washington that meet basic human needs through education, socialization, advocacy and support.
From: bec@lists.ncoa.org [mailto:bec@lists.ncoa.org]
On Behalf Of Carol Ban
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 2:33 PM
To: Beth Noah; Jerome Mosman; Christina Bartha; bec@lists.ncoa.org
Cc: kristen conner; sal.espino@fortworthtexas.gov; Jamie Harwell; Jackeline Solis; Arisleida Jones; Millie Almonte
Subject: RE: BEC Calming fears
Our BEC is in New York City, in a Hispanic immigrant community. Our clients are facing mounting obstacles beyond the norm since January 2017 with their SNAP
applications and recertifications. They are also coming to our staff with jury duty notices to the extent we have not seen before. The notices are sent to non-citizens as well as citizens and they are asked to send a copy of their green card back with
the form if they are unable to serve, with which the BEC staff is able to assist them. Those who never did so are now eager to get their citizenship, and are able to attend the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, where they are getting citizenship
classes and information/advocacy about how to protect their rights. We are fortunate to have this resource in our community.
Carol Ban, LCSW
Director of Aging in Place Programs
515 Audubon Avenue
New York, New York 10040
212-342-9364
From:
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On Behalf Of Beth Noah
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2017 2:32 PM
To: Jerome Mosman; Christina Bartha; bec@lists.ncoa.org
Cc: kristen conner; sal.espino@fortworthtexas.gov; Jamie Harwell
Subject: RE: BEC Calming fears
We haven't experienced this at the ADRC yet?
Jamie - AAA BC dept?
Beth A. Noah, LMSW
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Coordinator
Area Agency on Aging
ADRC #5725
1300 Circle Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
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From: Jerome Mosman [mailto:jmosman@scstc.org]
Sent: Fri 3/3/2017 2:51 PM
To: 'Christina Bartha'; bec@lists.ncoa.org
Cc: Beth Noah; 'kristen conner'; sal.espino@fortworthtexas.gov
Subject: RE: BEC Calming fears
There is fear among immigrants that their status can be negatively affected
if they are dependent on the state or social services. Receiving $16 in
Food Stamps does not indicate a dependence on the system. I will copy Sal
Espino for his comments too. thanks. Jerry
From: bec@lists.ncoa.org [mailto:bec@lists.ncoa.org] On Behalf Of Christina
Bartha
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2017 12:05 PM
To: bec@lists.ncoa.org
Subject: BEC Calming fears
We recently had a Hispanic BEC client who opted not to complete or submit a
SNAP application because he was concerned about sharing personal information
given the new administration and changing immigration policies. Have any
other BECs experienced such apprehension from clients?
Thank you,
Christina
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