Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is the largest health and human services agency serving the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community of Northeast Ohio. ASIA runs two federally qualified health centers —one in Cleveland and one in Akron—that specialize in linguistically and culturally competent care for immigrants and refugees. ASIA also provides all of the wrap around social services for this community to thrive in Northeast Ohio.

The Hope Center for Refugees and Immigrants, located in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood, is a walk-in center for refugees and immigrants in the Greater Cleveland area. We come along side newcomers by offering free adult education classes, job services, early childhood education, after-school enrichment tutoring and legal services.

Since 1948, Catholic Charities Migration & Refugee Services has been working to resettle refugees throughout Northeast Ohio. We welcome refugees, asylees, and immigrants from around the world who have been forced to flee their homes in fear of persecution. We “welcome the stranger” by providing services that help individuals adapt and thrive to life in America.

College Now Greater Cleveland is a non-profit college access organization. In our department of Adult Programs, we advise and assist clients with College and Career Guidance, Financial Aid, Scholarship searching, Student Loans, Referrals, GED services, and any other questions or concerns our clients may have.

Global Cleveland is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing Northeast Ohio’s economy by welcoming and connecting international people to opportunities and fostering a more inviting community for those seeking a place to call home. They build connections between international newcomers and residents in the city in areas such as workforce, housing, education, government, and beyond. Global Cleveland hosts the Sister Cities, Global Entrepreneur in Residence, and Global Rising International Leadership Programs, as well as International Women’s Month and Welcoming Week.

Joseph House of Cleveland, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1997 to support refugees resettling in Cleveland. We run a Clothing Bank offering free clothing, shoes, housewares, and toiletries to refugees and local neighbors in need. Joseph House also provides housing to refugees supported by Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services (MRS). Many Greater Cleveland agencies bring refugee clients to us. Beyond refugees, we serve local residents in need, ensuring no one is turned away.

Partnership for Good Health provides compassionate, culturally informed care support to the newest members of our community—offering holistic support that nurtures the physical, emotional, and social well-being of resettled people and families, while empowering and strengthening entire communities. Our mission is to advance health equity by reducing cultural and language barriers to healthcare in Cuyahoga County.

Re:Source Cleveland, formerly The Refugee Response, is a Cleveland-based nonprofit founded in 2010 to serve individuals and families resettled through the national refugee resettlement program. In 2023 we updated our name to reflect a broadening of our reach, now serving newcomers from additional immigration pathways including humanitarian parole, temporary protected status, and asylum. Our mission is to empower newcomer families and individuals to grow roots in Cleveland, supporting them in becoming engaged, self-sufficient, and contributing members of their communities.