OUR PROGRAMS

Since 2016, we have empowered forced migrants and asylum seekers by developing transformative programs. While our resources are centered in New York City, we stand ready to support displaced individuals and asylum seekers across the U.S. eager to embrace our free programs. VIA thrives on the passion and commitment of our incredible volunteers!

Legal Orientation

This program provides information and guidance and connects migrants with resources of interest relating to migratory options for permanent legal residency in the US most effectively and smoothly.

Emotional Support and Wellbeing

Peer support group "Soporte Entre Pares." This program, a VIA's flagship, provides care and emotional support initiatives for the forced migrant community.

English classes

To integrate and increase opportunities in the United States, we offer English language classes from beginner to intermediate level and conversational sessions to advanced level.

Legal Orientation

To inform and connect migrants with resources of interests relating to migratory options for the permanent residency in the US.

Learning Opportunities

To empower and generate information about what migrants need to adapt and thrive in New York City in the most effective and smoothest way possible.

English Programs

To integrate and increase opportunities in the United States, we offer English language classes, from beginner level to advanced.

Cultural and welcome program

We offer in-person and virtual events to promote integration, build community networks, and celebrate and share our traditions, even from afar.

building bridges

We constantly work closely with local nonprofits, institutions, and individuals through mutual collaboration, referral and information sharing, and identification of services they offer to meet the needs of our community.

Humanitarian assistance

In August 2021, we created «Dando una mano,» a quarterly charitable giving program that provides Food, Transportation, and Clothing aid to Venezuelan forced migrants in conditions of extreme vulnerability.

Emotional Support and Wellbeing

Basic care and emotional support initiatives for the displaced
Venezuelan community.

Culture and Welcome

Activities to promote our traditions even from afar.

Building Bridges

We work closely with local organizations through mutual support and identification of other services they offer in to meet the needs of our community

VIA is entirely supported by volunteers!

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