Health Care access gets grant for immigration services program

PHOENIXVILLE >> Health Care Access (HCA)was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Milton Apfelbaum Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation on Dec. 1, 2019. The grant enables Health Care Access to allot additional staff and resources to their Immigration Services Program (ISP).

The program was established to assist residents with immigration questions and provide advice and counsel.

HCAis recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Executive Office of Immigration Review to provide low-cost legal assistance by an accredited staff member. To be recognized, an organization must establish that it charges only nominal fees and the accredited staff member must have adequate knowledge and experience in immigration law and procedure, and complete many hours of intensive training.

The ISP assists with immigration applications and petitions that will be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. They also provide additional resources if the case goes beyond their expertise, or requires representation in an immigration court.

Since 1999, Health Care Access has been connecting uninsured and underinsured residents of the greater Phoenixville area with specialized health care services. Our clients receive treatment from a network of providers for dental and vision care, mammograms, and help with prescription medications. For more information visit www.hcaphoenixville.org.

Founded in 1918 The Philadelphia Foundation (TPF) strengthens the economic, social and civic vitality of Greater Philadelphia. TPF grows effective philanthropic investment, connects individuals and institutions across sectors and geography, and advances civic initiatives through partnerships and collaboration. A public supported foundation, TPF manages more than 900 charitable funds established by its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each year. To learn more visit www.philafoundation.org.