At YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles we believe we are at our best when we are focused on equity and have fully integrated the practices of Diversity, Inclusion, & Global Engagement into all areas of our operations.
The New American Welcome Centers (NAWC) at the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles was designed to help immigrants and refugees—also referred to as newcomers—fully integrate into American society and prepare receiving communities to be welcoming and inclusive.
Citizenship Workshops
Receive free assistance with the citizenship application and fee waiver! Call 323 244 9077 to speak with a YMCA representative or click the Get Started button below.
Citizenship Clinic Schedule
Available by appointment only | 323 244 9077 (English and Spanish) | 323 616 5696 (Korean)
| January 6 | Koreatown YMCA |
| January 21 | Mid Valley Family YMCA |
| January 21 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| January 31 | Santa Anita Family YMCA |
| January 20 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| February 7 | Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA |
| February 24 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| February 28 | Antelope Valley Family YMCA |
| March 3 | Koreatown YMCA |
| March 14 | Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA |
| March 17 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| March 28 | Ketchum-Downtown YMCA |
| April 11 | Mid Valley Family YMCA |
| April 21 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| February 25 | Santa Anita Family YMCA |
| May 5 | Koreatown YMCA |
| May 9 | Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA |
| May 19 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| May 30 | Antelope Valley Family YMCA |
| June 6 | Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA |
| June 23 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| June 27 | Ketchum-Downtown YMCA |
| July 7 | Koreatown YMCA |
| July 11 | Mid Valley Family YMCA |
| July 14 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| August 1 | Santa Anita Family YMCA |
| August 8 | Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA |
| August 22 | Antelope Valley Family YMCA |
| August 25 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| September 2 | Koreatown YMCA |
Welcoming Week | |
| September 15 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| September 16 | Mid Valley Family YMCA |
| September 17 | Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA |
| August 18 | Ketchum-Downtown YMCA |
| September 19 | Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA |
| October 10 | Mid Valley Family YMCA |
| October 20 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| October 24 | Ketchum-Downtown YMCA |
| November 3 | Koreatown YMCA |
| November 7 | Antelope Valley Family YMCA |
| November 14 | Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA |
| November 24 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
| December 12 | Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA |
| December 15 | Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center |
OUR REACH
Since our launch in 2017, we have served over 10,500 community members with an array of workshops, resources, courses, events, and partnerships that aim to holistically meet the unique needs of all who participate.
OUR CAUSE
Strengthening communities is our cause and we are committed to helping people reach their full potential. We believe the strength and cohesiveness of our communities is linked to the overall prosperity of the nation. With more than 42 million foreign-born individuals living in the United States, it is more important than ever to foster an environment that encourages immigrant integration and community cohesion.
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
The Y is a global movement, with a presence in 119 countries. We recognize the global communities in our own backyard as significant contributors. We intentionally partner with Ys abroad to strengthen Los Angeles and cultivate purposeful connection between Los Angeles area residents and the
world beyond.
THE Y MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The NAWC integration model empowers immigrants to achieve their full potential and prepares receiving communities to be inclusive through a focus on direct and referral services, community partnerships, & bridge-building activities. Our program pathways revolve around:
- Language and Education
- Economic Integration and Employment
- Health and Well-being
- Citizenship and Civic Engagement
- Community Development
The services our NAWC provide are:
- Citizenship/Naturalization Clinics
- DACA/TPS/Know Your Rights workshops
- Early Learning Readiness (Head Start)
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Health screenings
- Immigration Information Sessions
- Nutrition Wellness Program
- Immigration Application Assistance
Since 2017, the New American Welcome Center has been able to partner and collaborate with the following community agencies:
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice
- Bet Tzedek
- Catholic Legal Immigration Network
- CHIRLA
- Consulate General of Mexico
- Department of Public Social Services
- East Los Angeles Community College
- Franco Law Group
- Get Empowered!
- Human Services Association
- LAUSD
- Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
- Mi Centro/Latino Equality Alliance
- OneJustice
- Ruckus Roots
- UCLA Dream Resource Center
- USCIS
- Violence Intervention Program
- YMCA of the United States
Funding Support from the following:
- Citi Bank
- California Community Foundation
- California Department of Social Services
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Los Angeles
For more information and to schedule an consultation at the NAWC, please contact NAWC@ymcaLA.org.
