African Services Committee Inc

Housing Services: Housing placement assistance and short-term rental support funded by HUD and the Ryan White Short-Term Rental Assistance program provide vital services to people living with HIV/AIDS. These programs cover back rent, ongoing rental and utility costs, and sometimes security or broker fees to help clients avoid eviction, exit homelessness, or maintain stable housing. During 2024, 177 clients were enrolled in these programs, receiving a total of 730 payments to support their housing stability.

Legal assistance: immigration and hiv legal and advocacy services. Assist immigrants in accessing and defending their rights, through immigration and employment discrimination cases, asylum cases and deportation defense, vawa and anti-trafficking cases, citizenship applications, family visas, custody and child support cases, for over 1,900 cases in the 2024 fiscal year.

Social services: services such as hiv case management were provided to over 180clients diagnosed with hiv, who received comprehensive entitlements counseling and support from our other services, including access to our food pantry and to client support groups. English as a second language classes were provided to african immigrants who strive to become independent and self-reliant. We provided english as a second language (esol) classes to approximately 35 immigrants during the 2024 fiscal year.

International Assistance: ASC operated HIV, STD, TB, and reproductive health clinics across three regions in Ethiopia, offering free healthcare and support services, including life-saving nutritional support. The program concluded in April 2024.