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Immigrant Services & Connections (ISAC) arose out of a needs assessment showing that immigrants with limited English proficiency and/or cultural barriers have trouble accessing services they are entitled to in our region.

INDIA: Green Chutney
INDIA: Green ChutneyServings 16Ready In: 15minGood For: DippingIntroduction About this Recipe By: Savita Tanwar Chutney is a common sauce eaten with a variety of Indian foods, and used by other Asian cuisines, as well. Green chutney is a coriander-based sauce,...

INDIA: Aloo Paratha
INDIA: Aloo Paratha Servings 2-3 Ready In: 30min Good For: Breakfast Introduction About this Recipe By: Savita Tanwar Aloo paratha is a breakfast dish, staple in North India. Served with a good amount of homemade butter and Indian chai, it’s an absolute savory treat!...

NEPAL: Samosas
NEPAL: SamosasServings About 10Ready In: 1h 15minGood For: Side Dish, AppetizerIntroduction About this Recipe By: Shashi One of the most famous appetizers in Nepal, samosas are a delicious fried, savory pastry made in several countries, with regional varieties in...

SOMALIA: Anjero
SOMALIA: Anjero Servings 15 Ready In: 35min Good For: Breakfast, Bread Side Dish Introduction About this Recipe By: Amina Anjero is a staple in Somali cuisine. It is a fermented, pancake-like bread used in both sweeter breakfast dishes and savory meals. While this...

SYRIA: Shish Barak
SYRIA: Shish BarakServings 4Ready In: 1h 40minGood For: Main or Side DishIntroduction About this RecipeBy: Fatima Shish Barak is a traditional dish made in several Middle Eastern/Asian countries, including Syria. The dish consists of meat dumplings cooked in a...

IRAQ: Dolma
IRAQ: DolmaServings 60 dolmasReady In: 1h 45minGood For: Side, appetizerIntroduction About this RecipeBy: Ahlam Found throughout the Middle East and surrounding regions, dolma is a traditional dish that typically consists of grape leaves and other variants of...

Expanded Benefits for Pennsylvanians
With many families and individuals in Pennsylvania heavily impacted by COVID-19, DHS has expanded benefits for Pennsylvanians in several ways.

Al-Aswad Salad
SUDAN: Al Aswad SaladServings 2Ready In: 45minGood For: Side Dish or DipIntroduction About this RecipeBy: Musa Al Aswad Salad, or eggplant salad, is a popular side dish in Sudan and South Sudan. Unlike baba ghanoush, this dish has richer flavors since it contains...

Domestic Violence & Child Safety Resources
During this time, with the stress of the pandemic and lack of social interaction, safety concerns for domestic violence and child safety are high. If you are experiencing abuse or safety concerns at home, there are still resources available to help you. Please reach...

Resources for Children and Elderly
These resources are specifically for families with children or elderly family members. Resources include where to find food assistance, entertainment, education, and health care services. RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN Talking to children about COVID-19 (SAMHSA...