Alliance for African Assistance

Based in San Diego, Alliance for African Assistance is a community and social services organization that supports refugees and newcomers. Its resettlement services include help finding housing, orientation to life in the United States, language support, and guidance accessing essential services such as healthcare and Social Security. The organization also assists with immigration matters, including naturalization, adjustment of status, asylum, relative petitions, and replacement USCIS documents. Practical support is available for household tasks, utility programs, and enrolling children in school. Employment and self-sufficiency are part of its assistance: staff connect newcomers with employers and provide business planning, financial literacy, financing, and credit improvement support. Services are delivered through programs for resettlement, immigration, and community orientation.