Serving Immigrants and Refugees since 1921

Nationalities Service Center (NSC) is a non-profit organization that provides social, educational and legal services to immigrants and refugees in the Greater Philadelphia area. Our strength lies in the diversity of our clients and services. Since NSC’s founding in 1921, our mission has been to help immigrants and refugees participate fully in American society. Each year, we help approximately 4,000 individuals from over 90 countries. We implement this mission by meeting five main objectives:

  • Protecting the legal rights of all immigrants
  • Empowering immigrants and refugees, including the most vulnerable, on the path toward social adjustment
  • Strengthening immigrant communities
  • Advocating for fair and humane policies toward immigrants and refugees
  • Promoting the value of diversity in the Philadelphia region

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Heartland Alliance Selects NSC

Heartland Alliance selected Nationalities Service Center (NSC) as one of three national pilot sites to participate in their Rainbow Welcome Initiative, the first-ever resource center to support resettlement of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender (LGBT) refugees & asylees in the United States.

“NSC’s exceptional leadership & amazing track record working with refugees made them a clear choice in what was a competitive selection process” said Sid Mohn, President of Heartland Alliance.

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  • Heartland Alliance Selects NSC

    Posted: January 28, 2012

    Heartland Alliance selected Nationalities Service Center (NSC) as one of three national pilot sites to participate in their Rainbow Welcome Initiative, the first-ever resource center to support resettlement of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender (LGBT) refugees & asylees in the United States.

    “NSC’s exceptional leadership & amazing track record working with refugees made them a clear choice in what was a competitive selection process” said Sid Mohn, President of Heartland Alliance.

  • Video of Unsung Heroine Agency Award

    Posted: January 25, 2012

    Please click the picture below to watch a video about Gretchen Wendel, staff member of NSC, the Award Recipient for …

  • $25,000 Challenge Results Are In

    Posted: January 19, 2012

    Nationalities Service Center is delighted to report that our $25,000 challenge came close to goal, with $20,235 in revenue. Along …

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