Nuestra Casa - Approved

• At Nuestra Casa, we stand by our community’s side to help them navigate institutions, build people power, and use their voice to shape a new, more equitable community. Our programs in East Palo Alto and its surrounding communities build leaders who transform our local community and are actively engaged in our local economy, school district, and civic life. Together, we will build a community that leaves no one behind.
• • Owner
    Sun Wee Yun
  • Created On
    07-20-2024
  • Updated On
    07-20-2024
  • Update Reminder
    06-20-2026

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General
  • Phone
    (650) 330-7472
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    info@nuestracasa.org
  • Address
    2396 University Ave
  • City
    Palo Alto
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    07-20-2024
  • Expiration Date
    07-20-2026
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Nuestra Casa
  • Zip Code
    94303

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://nuestracasa.org/
  • Immigration & Benefits Support
    https://nuestracasa.org/campaigns/libre/
  • Housing
    https://nuestracasa.org/our-work/housing-advocacy/

• Detailed Information

  • LIBRE—Linking Immigrants to Benefits, Resources & Education—was born out of the need to help immigrant families achieve stability. Many immigrants do not apply for government benefits because they are concerned about the public charge rule affecting their immigration options. LIBRE’s partner organizations help our immigrant community navigate these concerns, educate them about safety net services available, and link them to specific agencies in their communities to assist them with the enrollment process.

    Nuestra Casa’s Promotoras work hard to educate and engage families who have questions about benefits. Our Promotoras then refer families to our partners for more direct support. 

    To stay up to date on many different resources and events, connect with us on our Facebook or Instagram page. To learn more about LIBRE’s resources, follow their Facebook page.

    How LIBRE Can Help You & Your Family

    Get Help Applying for Benefits: As one of LIBRE’s assistor sites, Nuestra Casa can help families and individuals apply for public benefits. Contact us at (650) 330-7472 for help applying for Medi-Cal and CalFresh/Food Stamps. We can refer you to other organizations for legal assistance and to apply for other benefits like CalWORKs, CAPI, Unemployment, State Disability, and Social Security. We can help you determine if you meet all of the eligibility requirements and help you apply, but Nuestra Casa does not provide legal advice or representation. Click here for more information.

    
    

    Get Immigration Representation & Assistance: LIBRE also provides limited immigration representation and assistance, including consultations and assistance with VAWA, U VISA, and SIJS for children under 21 who qualify. Legal Aid of San Mateo County is our lead partner for this initiative. A designated LIBRE attorney can be reached if community members have legal questions regarding their benefits. Call (650) 517-8936 to schedule an appointment.

    
    

    Find Out if Public Charge Affects You: Public charge is a rule that immigration can use to deny an application for permanent residence (green card) or certain other visas if the applicant is likely to depend on certain government programs in the future. The public charge test only looks at certain benefits that the applicant receives. Visit www.keepyourbenefits.org and click “Use the Guide” to see if public benefits could affect different benefit options. For more information and contact information for organizations that can help: ENGLISH SPANISH

    
    

    Renew DACA: Immigration is now accepting DACA renewals. Because courts could make further changes, our LIBRE partner organizations recommend consulting a trusted immigration provider for the latest updates before applying. See attached list of nonprofit immigration legal services agencies.

    
    
    

    Our housing advocacy goal is to protect and preserve the existing housing supply in our neighborhoods. To do so, Nuestra Casa is uplifting and amplifying the voices of our Spanish-speaking and immigrant community. 

    With the support of our Promotoras, our Housing Program Coordinator organizes and empowers community residents of East Palo Alto, Belle Haven (eastern Menlo Park), North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City. They help residents take ownership of their advocacy abilities and ensure the inclusion of low income and immigrant communities in critical discussions and policies. 

    For additional information about housing resources and support, please check Community Legal Services of East Palo Alto and Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County.

    
    

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
  • Counties
    • San Mateo County
  • Cities
    • Menlo Park, CA
    • Palo Alto, CA
    • Redwood City, CA
    • San Mateo, CA
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
  • Languages Served
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files

  Misc Attachment	EPAHousingResourceGuide_ENG82023.pdf	07-20-2024
  Misc Attachment	EPAHousingResourceGuide_SPA82023.pdf	07-20-2024