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information and referrals
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Vermont 2-1-1-
Call 2-1-1- or visit https://vermont211.org
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Vermont Law Help
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Vermont Language Justice Project
Worried about becoming a “public charge?” Click here to learn more!
Public Charge Info
WHAT IS A PUBLIC CHARGE? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
A Public Charge is a designation by the government that depends on your status. This designation means that the government believes you have potential to be dependent on the government for assistance either now, or in the future. Becoming a Public Charge is often used against immigrants in the argument of removing them from the United States.
WHY DOES BEING A PUBLIC CHARGE MATTER?
Public Charge status can seriously impact the likelihood of receiving a green card or a visa to allow you to stay in the United States. With that said, becoming a public charge does allow you to receive government assistance in housing, food, and health insurance.
WHAT DOES BEING A PUBLIC CHARGE LOOK LIKE?
Becoming a Public Charge very much depends on your intended status. Those who are looking to support their family can allow them to receive government benefits and still be considered a non-Public Charge. Most immigrants are subject to the Public Charge rule but some are exempt. Most notably, this includes both asylees and refugees.
Immigrant Affinity Organizations
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Association of Africans Living in Vermont
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Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
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Vermont Afghan Alliance
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Ethiopian Community Development Council Vermont
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Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont
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United Immigrant & Refugee Communities of Vermont
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Vermont New American Advisory Council
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City of Burlington's Trusted Community voices
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The Root Social Justice Center
VT Asylum Support Network (VASN) affiliates
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Community Asylum Seekers Project
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Chittenden Asylum Seekers Assistance Network
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Central Vermont Refugee Action Network
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Northeast Kingdom Asylum Seekers' Assistance Network
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Bridge 2 Rutland
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Supporting and Helping Asylees and Refugees
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Randolph Area Asylum Seekers Support
Regional and/or specialized organizations
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Bennington County Open Arms
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Vermont Library Association
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Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
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FRONT PORCH FORUM
TGNCIQ+ and LGBTQI+ Organizations
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Out in the Open
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Pride Center Vermont
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Outright Vermont
Disability Rights and Accessibility Organizations
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Green Mountain Self-Advocates
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Vermont Center for Independent Living
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Disability Rights Vermont
Housing and Shelter Organizations
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Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
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Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
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Vermont Tenants
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Emergency Assistance/General Assistance
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Emergency Housing
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HomeShare Vermont
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GROUNDWORKS COLLABORATIVE
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Bennington County Habitat for Humanity
Community Action Agencies
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Vermont community Action Partnership
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BROC Community Action
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Capstone Community Action
Washington, Lamoille, and Orange Counties
T: 1-800-639-1053
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Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
T: 802-862-2771
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Northeast Kingdom Community Action
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Southeastern Vermont Community Action
Food access
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Huertas Project
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Vermont Foodbank
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Pine Island Community Farm
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New Farms for New Americans
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Vital Communities' Food & Farms
https://www.intervale.org/nfna
T: 802-660-0440
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Hunger Free Vermont
Health Access
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Open Door Clinic
T: 802-388-0137
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UVM Extension Migrant Health Programs
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Connecting Cultures
https://www.connectingculturesvt.org/
T: 802-656-2661
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VT Office of the Health Care Advocate
T: 802-223-6377
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Vermont Care Partners
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Pathways Vermont
https://www.pathwaysvermont.org
T: 888-492-8218
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Community Health Centers of Burlington
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Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
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Brattleboro Walk-in Clinic
Language access
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Vermont Language Justice Project
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Association of Africans Living in Vermont
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U.S. Committee of Refugee and Immigrant Services Vermont
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Respond: Crisis Translation
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Vermont Interpreter Referral Service
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UVM Health Network Language Access Services
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VT Agency of Education English Learners Programs
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VT Judiciary Language Access in the Courts
Youth Services
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Vermont Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs
T: 802-229-9151
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Spectrum Youth & Family Services
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Outright Vermont
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King Street Center
https://www.kingstreetcenter.org/
T: 802-862-6736
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Boys & Girls Club of Burlington
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Vermont Kin as Parents
Workers’ Rights, Education Equity, and economic justice
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Education Justice Coalition Vermont
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Vermont Workers Center
T: 802-861-4892
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Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
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UVM Extension Migrant Education
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UVM Extension Farming Across Cultures
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UVM Extension Farmworker Education
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UVM Extension Dairy Worker Training
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Mercy Connections
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Vermont Works for Women
T: 802-655-8900
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World Learning's New Vermonters Education Program
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Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Vermont Adult Learning
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Vermont Working Communities Challenge
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City of Burlington Community Economic Development Office
Transportation Equity
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Old Spokes Home
T: 802-863-4475
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VT Driver Privilege Card
T: 802-828-2000
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Green Mountain Transit
Anti-discrimination rights enforcement
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Fair Housing Project
T: 802-862-2771
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American Civil Liberties Union Vermont
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Milk With Dignity Standards Council
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Disability Rights Vermont
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Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Rights and Democracy
T: 802-242-0519