Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Immigration Support Partner in Baltimore
Founded in 2000, the Immigration Outreach Service Center (IOSC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering immigrants through comprehensive support services. Our mission focuses on creating a safe, inclusive environment for immigrants regardless of status, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, or religious affiliation. We provide critical resources including immigration legal consultations, educational programs like tutoring and computer literacy classes, and referrals to essential services such as healthcare, housing, and employment assistance. With representation from over 123 countries, our work spans cultural and linguistic barriers to foster community integration. Our trained staff and volunteers offer personalized guidance, follow-up support, and opportunities for immigrants to connect through fellowship and advocacy initiatives.We maintain partnerships with local organizations to enhance quality of life for Baltimore's immigrant population. Our legal clinic operates weekly, offering consultations with attorneys, while our tutoring program has served students since 2013. Through ESOL classes and financial literacy training, we equip individuals with tools for long-term success. Our commitment to transparency and community-driven solutions has sustained our impact for over two decades. Today, we continue to evolve our services while staying true to our founding principle: walking alongside immigrants as they rebuild their lives.
Services
Legal Consultations
Tutoring Programs
ESOL Classes
Computer Literacy
Referral Services
Case Management
Fellowship Opportunities
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of experience in immigrant support services
- Our multilingual staff serves clients from 123 countries
- We provide free computer literacy training with take-home laptops
- Our legal clinic connects clients with licensed immigration attorneys
- We maintain partnerships with 45+ community organizations for comprehensive support
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3)
What people say
Life-changing support
Patient staff
Free resources
Community-focused
Effective legal guidance
Services
Legal Consultations
Our legal clinic provides personalized immigration consultations with licensed attorneys. Clients receive guidance on status adjustment, citizenship applications, and asylum processes. We help identify potential obstacles and prepare necessary documentation for immigration benefits.
Tutoring Programs
We offer free tutoring for immigrant students from preschool through high school. Sessions focus on core subjects and are available in-person on Saturdays. Adult learners receive assistance with computer skills and financial literacy training.
ESOL Classes
Our English for Speakers of Other Languages program helps adults develop conversational skills. Classes emphasize practical communication for daily life and workplace situations. Multilingual registration options support accessibility for diverse participants.
Computer Literacy
This program teaches basic computer skills including email, Microsoft Office, and online job applications. Participants receive free laptops upon completing the course, enabling continued learning and digital access at home.
Referral Services
Our trained volunteers connect clients with essential services including healthcare, housing, and employment assistance. We maintain a network of community partners to address diverse needs through personalized case management.
People
Bhim BK
Executive Director
Bhim BK leads our organization with over 15 years of experience in immigrant advocacy. He oversees strategic initiatives and community partnerships while ensuring alignment with our mission to empower immigrants through comprehensive support services.
Pat Shannon Jones
Leadership Consultant
Pat Shannon Jones provides strategic guidance on organizational development. With decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, she helps strengthen our capacity to serve diverse immigrant communities through effective governance and program expansion.
Elaine Crawford
Tutoring Program Coordinator
Elaine Crawford manages our educational initiatives, including the Beyond the Borders Tutoring Program. She coordinates volunteer tutors and student placements while ensuring quality educational outcomes for immigrant children and families.
Cynthia Keenan
Volunteer and Communications Manager
Cynthia Keenan oversees volunteer recruitment and coordinates our communications efforts. She manages computer literacy programs and serves as primary contact for community engagement initiatives, ensuring effective outreach to immigrant populations.
Jasmine Simon-Rivera
ESOL Teacher
Jasmine Simon-Rivera leads our English language instruction programs. She develops curriculum and teaches conversational English classes designed to help immigrants build communication skills for daily life and professional settings.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We provide legal consultations with immigration attorneys, case management, and guidance on status adjustment, citizenship, and asylum processes.
Are your educational programs free?
Yes, all tutoring, computer literacy training, and ESOL classes are provided at no cost to participants.
How can I schedule a legal consultation?
Visit our office Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 AM for walk-in consultations. Check our website for schedule updates and cancellations.
Do you offer services for children?
We provide Saturday tutoring for students preschool through high school and offer homework help during the academic year.
How can I volunteer with IOSC?
Contact Cynthia Keenan to explore volunteer opportunities in tutoring, computer literacy instruction, or event support.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Baltimore City, our services support immigrants throughout Maryland with community partnerships across the state.
