What we do?
The LGBT Asylum Task Force provides shared housing for LGBTQ asylum seekers in Worcester, Massachusetts. If funds are available, we provide a small monthly stipend to pay for food, transportation, and other basic expenses. Housing and stipend support continues until asylum seekers receive their work permits (EAD).
We provide a list of pro bono immigration lawyers that might be able to assist asylum seekers with the application process.
We also help asylum seekers to get connected to a doctor and therapist at the local health center.
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Please complete our Intake Application before traveling. There is no guarantee that we will be able to provide housing. Scroll down to “Resources After Arriving in US” for churches that might be able to offer support and welcome centers in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Lawyers
One of the most important first steps in the asylum process is finding a lawyer to represent you and provide guidance in putting together your case. It is suggested that you begin this process soon after entering the US. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, there are agencies that may be able to assist you in finding one for free. Here are some Massachusetts agencies that might be able to match you with a lawyer:
∘ PAIR Project
98 N Washington St #106, Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-9296, ext. 5 | www.pairproject.org
∘ Ascentria Care Alliance (Not Free)
14 East Worcester St., Suite 300, Worcester, MA 01604
(774) 243-3900 | www.ascentria.org
∘ Community Legal Aid
405 Main Street, 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
1(800) 649-3718 | www.communitylegal.org
∘ De Novo Center for Justice and Healing
47 Thorndike Street, SB-LL-1, Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 661‐1010 | www.denovo.org
∘ Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic Program
6 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 384-8165| www.harvardimmigrationclinic.org
Nationwide Lawyers
∘ DOJ List
∘ Justia (scroll to the bottom of a state's list to find the pro bono attorneys)
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∘ InReach- Housing & Other Resources
∘ Asylum Pride House- Housing in Philadelphia, PA
∘ Class Central- Free Online Courses
∘ World Education Services- International Credential Evaluation
∘ English Classes in Worcester, MA
∘ Worcester Free Care Collaborative- Free Healthcare in Worcester, MA
∘ LGBTQ-Welcoming Churches- Possible General Support
∘ Massachusetts Housing & General Support
Brazilian Worker Center, 14 Harvard Ave # 2, Allston, MA
Cove Fine Arts Center, 56 Wendell Ave, Quincy, MA