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Events

Virtual: Citizenship Application & Fee Waiver Assistance

3:00pm–5:00pm

During this free citizenship/naturalization workshop PARS Equality Center staff will:

Provide legal advice, explain eligibility criteria and determine if you are eligible for citizenship
Complete and file your Naturalization (Citizenship) application
Organize your supporting documentation
Submit USCIS fee waivers, if applicable

Languages: English, Spanish, Farsi To join please click here

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12-5-16 Vets for Standing Rock - SJ City Council

Other Community Calendars and Ongoing Events

IRC Monthly FREE CITIZENSHIP SESSIONS

2nd Tuesdays at 9:00am and 10:30am

One-on-one legal assistance with the N-400 application for naturalization, I-912 fee waiver or I-942 reduced fee request as applicable. Legal review and civics resources provided for all attendees. Spanish, Arabic, English

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7th Annual Black History Month Produced by Louise Shields

Virtual - February 1st - February 28, 2021

Celebrating Female Artists/Activists, who had the courage to let their art speak on their behalf. The Gilroy Center for the Arts strives to promote unity and inclusiveness by creating cultural Exhibits that inspire, educate, engage and foster a strong community through the arts.

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Virtual Community Connection Hour & Technology Support in English, Spanish and Vietnamese

1st and 2nd Thursday of Each Month from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Family Learning Center Coordinators will be conducting a hour long Q&A community chat on Zoom about resources available during the COVID19 pandemic. We want to help members of the community during this time by connecting them to resources around San Jose (food, education, immigration, health and wellness, etc).

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IRC Monthly FREE CITIZENSHIP SESSIONS

First Wednesday of every month from 3:30 and 5:00 PM

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SJPL Virtual Mock Citizenship Naturalization Interviews for New Immigrants and Current U.S. Citizens

By Appointment most weekdays between 9:00am and 6:00pm

Meet a trained librarian online for a one-on-one mock interview similar to the one you will need to pass in order to become a U.S. Citizen. Please email Melissa Maglio, melissa.maglio@sjlibrary.org of the Educational Park Branch Library to make an appointment.

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Santa Clara City Library - Virtual Lawyers in the Library

Mondays 12:00 - 2:00pm and Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00pm

Lawyers in the Library Program connects volunteer attorneys with community members. It is a FREE legal advice service. Make a 20 minute appointment. Attorneys from the Pro Bono Project have generously donated their time

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South County Family Justice Center - Step Forward

Weekly on Wednesday, 9am – 5pm

Free legal advice to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
DUE TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDERS, ALL CONSULTATIONS ARE CONDUCTED TELEPHONICALLY. For more information contact: karen@stepfwd.org
Community Solutions, 16264 Church Street #103, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

North County Family Justice Center - Step Forward

Weekly on Friday 1:00 – 5:00pm

:Free legal advice for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. DUE TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDERS, ALL CONSULTATIONS ARE CONDUCTED TELEPHONICALLY. For more information contact: karen@stepfwd.org
YWCA Silicon Valley, 298 South Sunnyvale Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086,

Virtual Trans / Non-Binary / GNC Support Group - English

1st Mondays of Month 10:00 - 11:15am 3rd Mondays of Month 6:00-7:15pm

The Gender Health Center and LGBTQ Wellness are partnering to bring a trans/gender non-conforming support groups to the GHC. This is a space for individuals who are transgender, non-binary, GNC, gender expansive, and/or questioning their gender to collectively build community in a safe, confidential space. Our doors are open for anyone who is looking for peer support, collective learning, and/or a safe place to simply be. Interested? Complete this Form
Questions? Please email Wellness at: lgbtqwellness@fcservices.org

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Grupo de Apoyo Vrtual Trans /No Binario / GNC

Segundo Lunes del mes 10:00 - 11:15am Y Cuarto Lunes del mes

El Centro de Salud de Género (The Gender Health Center) y LGBTQ Wellness se están asociando para comenzar un grupo de apoyo transgénero, no binario, GNC. Este es un espacio para personas transgénero, no binarias, GNC, de género expansivo y / o que cuestionan su género para construir colectivamente una comunidad en un espacio seguro y confidencial. Nuestras puertas están abiertas para cualquier persona que guste aprendizaje colectivo, y/o simplemente un espacio seguro para ser.
Interesado? Por favor rellene este formulario y Wellness le conectará con los detalles de Zoom.
Preguntas? Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a Wellness: lgbtqwellness@fcservices.org

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SVILC How to Apply for Housing Workshop

Every Monday @ 1:00 – 2:00pm

This workshop is designed to help you find and keep your tenancy, providing the safety and security you need from your housing option. Learn how to navigate online housing tools such as Trulia, Craigslist, Go Section 8, Facebook Rentals and Apartment Applications safely and efficiently. You will be provided with the tools to search better. You will learn how to represent your rental history on paper. The Housing Coordinator will help you create a self-sufficient budget so you can plan for unforeseeable expenses. The goal is to find and secure a home within your budget for long-term stability. Hosted by the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center.

Zoom - Live Online Workshop Register Now CONTACT: Housing Workshop Coordinator (408) 894-9041

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FREE COVID-19 Testing

Ongoing at over 50 sites in Santa Clara County - Make an appointment

Widespread testing provides a more accurate picture of how many cases exist in our community and helps us understand how and where the virus is spreading. Testing helps identify people without symptoms who could be spreading COVID-19 so that they can stay away from work and public places until their infectious period is over.

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Hacerse la prueba GRATIS de COVID-19

Haga una cita - 50 sitios en el condado

La prueba de COVID-19 es gratuita, fácil y segura. Con más de 50 sitios abiertos en toda la comunidad, el Condado de Santa Clara continúa ayudando a más personas a hacerse la prueba de COVID-19. Los sitios son accesibles y el personal está listo para ayudar. Llame antes de visitar un hospital, clínica, consultorio médico o sitio de pruebas de la comunidad para notificarles que podría tener COVID-19 o si tiene síntomas como fiebre, tos, falta de aliento, escalofríos, dolor corporal o pérdida del sentido del gusto u olfato.

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Santa Clara City Library Virtual Immigration Information Session

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 4:00 - 5:00pm

Get free information on immigration policy, your rights in the U.S., naturalization, and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
Registration is required. You will receive an email with the Zoom Meeting link after registration. IRC in Northern California (408) 472-3675

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Santa Clara County County COVID-19 Facebook Live Briefings

10:00am Monday - Wednesday - Friday

SCC Public Health Officials answer questions and give updates on statistics and guidelines.

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Santa Clara County Library District On Line ESL Conversation Clubs

Various times. Register for each one you want to attend.

Are you or someone you know working to improve their English reading and comprehension skills? Join an online ESL Conversation Club. Find the dates, times and Registration here.

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San Jose Parks and Recreation current location closures and VIRTUAL RECREATION CENTER

Ongoing

In accordance with the COVID-19 guidance, check for current closures AND also check for fun activities at the San Jose Virtual Recreation Center

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New Americans Campaign Nat Community Calendar

The calendar below offers information about naturalization assistance events in the numerous U.S. communities currently covered by NAC (Led by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center).

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