Tacoma Community House

Education -Education Department serves Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students through English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes and Basic Education for Adults (BEdA). Students attend classes for 8-12 hours per week. * 623 Clients Served* 569 Clients enrolled in ELA* 54 Clients enrolled in ABE

Immigration Program - Tacoma Community House is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Access Programs and may represent low-income and indigent clients before the Department of Homeland Security. Immigration provided citizenship classes (citizenship application and classes), submitted a variety of applications, petitions, renewals to USCIS, and counseling were offered for a fraction of the cost of an independent attorney. TCH partnered with One America to host citizenship day and offer free legal services tomore than 50 clients in one day.* 1,479 immigration services* 1,123 applications submitted to USCIS* 145 clients became US Citizens* 96 clients enrolled in Citizenship Classes* 122 LPR Adjustment

Employment - Employment Services provides free employment services including case management, job placement, job fairs and training services to adults. TCH is a partner with United Way as part of its Center for Strong Families program, supporting clients with financial and employment coaching.*482 Clients Served*147 Center for Strong Families*127 Clients General Employment

Client Advocacy -Client Advocacy Services serves victims of crime, primarily undocumented women with children. TCH provides free services and support to individuals harmed by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and many other crimes. TCH pairs victims with caring legal advocates who understand the law and victims rights so that our clients may return to a place of safety, stability, and independence.* 160 Clients Served* 10 Clients received therapy