Our Mission in Action
At VIA, we are committed to supporting displaced people and asylum seekers, particularly (but not limited) those affected by the crisis in Venezuela and the conflicts in other countries of the region. Our mission is to empower immigrants by providing critical resources, education, and support, helping them navigate the challenges of resettlement.
Programs
Explore Our Programs
Given our mission, we have developed several programs to offer assistance to displaced Venezuelans and asylum seekers from other countries. Many of our programs are based in New York City, but VIA is proud to extend its services nationwide. Whether you’re in New York or anywhere across the U.S., we are ready to help with our free, volunteer-supported programs.
Legal Orientation
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
Emotional Support And Wellbeing
The Peer Support Group, also known in Spanish as “Soporte Entre Pares,” is a VIA flagship program that provides care and emotional support initiatives for the forced migrant community.
English Classes
English Classes
To integrate and increase opportunities in the United States, we offer newly arrived migrants our English language classes from beginner to intermediate. We count on our renowned partners to refer eligible students to conversational sessions and intermediate to advanced-level classes.
Cultural And Welcome Program
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
Building Bridges
We constantly work closely with local nonprofits, institutions, and individuals through mutual collaboration, referral information sharing, and identification of services they offer to meet the needs of our community.
Humanitarian Assistance
Humanitarian Assistance
In August 2021, we created «Dando Una Mano» a quarterly charitable giving program that provides food, transportation, and clothing aid to migrants from different countries in conditions of extreme vulnerability.
Latest Reports
VIA is entirely supported by volunteers, and we believe in keeping our community informed about the work we do. Our reports showcase the progress we’re making and the lives we’re impacting.
2025
Report 2025
A Decade On The Ground: Action, Humanity, and Truth
2024
2023
2023 In Review
VIA remained deeply engaged in our mission to empower individuals and families.
Report 2022
VIA’s Work Kept Increasingly Challenging View Report
Report 2021
A year of many challenges and achievements. The struggles has not ended. View Report
VIA is completely supported by volunteers!
Together, we’ve built VIA into a fully volunteer-driven, community-based organization that empowers and supports the forced migrant and asylum-seeking community in New York City.
Join us in making a difference—support our mission or donate today to help those in need.