Welcome to ISAC
Helping refugees and immigrants thrive in Allegheny County
ISAC is funded by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
We welcome your feedback. Contact the Directors Action Line with questions, concerns, complaints or comments about any service we provide.
Helping you access services in Pittsburgh
ISAC is here to help you build your life in Pittsburgh. We can help by connecting you to important resources, services and communities in Allegheny County. We will communicate with you in your language. We will listen to your questions and help you to find answers.
Our program client services include information & referrals (with interpretation when needed), service coordination (with interpretation when needed) to assess needs and connect clients to a full range of community connections, and bilingual navigation. Bilingual community workers provide ISAC clients with hands-on short-term assistance to help them learn to access services so clients become more independent.
WHO IS ISAC?
ISAC is a five-agency partnership headed by Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS). Partners include Casa San Jose (a program of the Sisters of St. Joseph), Literacy Pittsburgh, Family and Immigrant Connections of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, and South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM). ISAC staff working at partner agencies are experienced in working with the County’s growing immigrant community and the agencies serving them.
To learn more, click below:
Referrals for Services
Neighborhoods Served
Countries of Origin
Languages Spoken
Rent Assistance during COVID-19 for 2021
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Allegheny County Utility Assistance Resources – 2021
Winter can be a hard time of year, especially with high utility bills. These Allegheny County utility assistance resources may be able to help. Whether you need help with gas, electric, or water, these programs can help you find a way to keep your services turned on....
COVID-19 Safety Tips in Nepali
Here are some tips to keep you safe from COVID-19 this season, thanks to Squirrel Hill Health Center. Learn about Common Mask Mistakes, Wearing Your Mask Properly, and Celebrating Holidays Safely. These fliers are in English & Nepali. Common Mask Mistakes Wearing...
ISAC CAN HELP
Food Access
Accessing community food pantries, applying for food assistance programs
Utilities
Applying for low-income utility assistance programs
Housing
Help with locating housing, applying for public housing
School
School enrollment, communication with school staff
Healthcare
Accessing the US Healthcare system, medical assistance, and doctor’s appointments
Benefits
Applying for government assistance programs
Immigration Papers
Assistance applying for green cards, citizenship, visas, and family reunification
Employment
Help with finding jobs and applying for authorization to work (EAD)
PARTNERS
