Community Education
One-on-One ESL or Computer Tutoring
Stop by our office or email us at info@iccompassion.org to obtain an application to be matched with a tutor. Please note that there is currently a waiting list.
Workshops
Workshops are provided on topics including but not limited to nutrition, personal finance and cultural nuances. Email or stop by for more information on dates and times.
Computer Lab
We provide a dedicated space for people to work with secure and reliable internet access.
Food Assistance
​The IC Compassion Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 12-5 PM.
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The food pantry has a variety of food and we strive to ensure we have fresh produce and meat available each week. There are no requirements to use the IC Compassion Food Pantry, nor do we restrict the number of visits to our food pantry. We do take your name for statistics and HACAP's records.
Immigration Services
Immigration
Members of the community who seek immigration assistance may take advantage of legal consultation and related services offered to individuals searching for support in the immigration process.
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The IC Compassion Immigration Resource Center is authorized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to officially provide high quality, low-cost immigration legal services to our community.
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Schedule an Appointment or stop by our office and we will help you set one up. The initial consultation costs $50. This consult includes one hour where we determine what can be done for your immigration work, whether we can help
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We do not accept asylum cases or defend people in deportation/removal proceedings. We do help with most other immigration issues, including citizenship applications, family-based petitions, work permits, DACA and TPS.
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​Free Legal Clinic
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month we offer consultations through our free legal clinic at our offices from 5:30-7:30 PM.
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Citizenship Classes
Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 PM.
Global Food Project
​IC Compassion's Global Food Project connects newly arrived and established Iowa City and Johnson County residents through community garden plots located at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. We use sustainable practices for growing food, provide gardening assistance and resources and help to build and expand communities. We provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for sharing life experiences, building trust between cultures and embracing the diversity of our fellow Iowans.​ More Information
Refugee Mental Health Counseling
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The Refugee Counseling Center is available to all refugees and immigrants of our community. The counseling center provides free social and emotional health support. Our staff strives to deliver support in a culturally and linguistically sensitive way that respects each person and their journey in life. ​
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Other Services
Walk-In Support
Staff and volunteers are available 9-3 Tuesday through Friday to help clients fill out paperwork, read mail, fill out applications, create resumes and make phone calls.
Household Items
If you are in need of clothing or household supplies, please call our office at 319-330-9883 or email info@iccompassion.org. You can also stop by our Donation Room located at our office.
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Transportation Assistance
We assist with transportation needs on a case by case basis. Call or email for information.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
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Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, or by calling 1-866-632-9992 or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:
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USDA by mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C., 20250-9410; or
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By fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
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By email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.