If you cannot find an Irish Center
near you please contact us at
info@ciic-us.org
and we will help you find the resources you need.
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Massachusetts
Irish Immigration Center
www.iicenter.org
100 Franklin Street, Suite LL-1, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-542-7654
Fax: 617-542-7655
E-mail: hdeevy@iicenter.org
The Irish Immigration Center (IIC) was founded in 1989 by a dedicated
group of Irish immigrants as a ‘mutual assistance’ organization
providing support for one another. While they remain committed to their
Irish base, they now assist not only Irish immigrants, but newcomers
from more than 100 nations.
The IIC addresses the immediate needs of individuals and families with
expert legal advice and an array of programs. Through advocacy,
organizing, and immigrant rights programs, they work toward achieving
lasting, positive social change for the immigrant community. Programs
offered by the IIC include:
› Immigration & Citizenship
› Counseling
› Substance Abuse
› Employment & Housing
› Cross Cultural and Immigrant Rights Program
› ESOL classes
› International Programs
› Workers’ Rights
› Returning to Ireland
Irish Pastoral Center
www.ipcboston.org
953 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170
Phone: 617-479-7404
Fax: 617-479-0541
E-mail: ipcboston@yahoo.com
The Irish Pastoral Center (IPC) in Boston provides
assistance to Irish immigrants in the New England area to help them to
transition to life in America. Since 1987 the IPC has provided a broad
range of services to the community and are particularly committed to
those who are most vulnerable members. The IPC is run by a dedicated
staff and a number of Irish immigrant volunteers. The IPC services
include:
› Counseling program and substance abuse referral
› Assisting victims of domestic abuse
› Support and counseling for married couples
› Employment and housing assistance
› Mother and toddler groups
› Advice with medical and healthcare issues
› Senior Citizen Outreach Program & visits to home bound elders
› Returning to Ireland, including assistance with Irish & British
pensions and Medicare
› Immigration & Citizenship Services
› Supporting Irish prisoners and being a liaison to family members
› Spiritual Programs and Pastoral Care
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