The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center is reopening on September 7, 2021
The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center is Here to Serve You during COVID-19.
Click here to view a video on Gilchrist Center's services AND how to use Montgomery County's COVID-19 website. Click here for the Powerpoint Presentation.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON RELIEF EFFORTS FOR HAITI AND SUPPORT FOR AFGHAN REFUGEES
See spreadsheet of local organizations that are focused on helping in Haiti and assisting Afghan refugees. Note that requests and efforts change regularly. Please check websites linked in spreadsheet for updates.
THE GILCHRIST CENTER STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH AAPI COMMUNITIES AND OFFERS RESOURCES TO COMBAT HARASSMENT AND ACTS OF HATE
Click here to read the response from Montgomery County officials to the rise of hate crimes on Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Click here for a list of Resources for the Asian Community Facing Hate and Violence. (Information is available in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
New and Updated Immigrant Resources for Montgomery County
* Updated * Montgomery County's Immigration FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) ( English ) (Spanish: coming soon ) (3/5/2020)
Montgomery County Immigrant Rights and Resources Handout (English- updated 2/12/2021) (Spanish)
(additional languages coming soon) (7/11/2019)
Montgomery County Immigration Legal Service Providers List (7/10/2019)
Emergency Family File (English) (Spanish/Español). A useful tool to keep track of your family's important information so you can be prepared for any emergency. By Montgomery County Health and Human Services.
Montgomery County Supports Immigrants
Read the Joint Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Nancy Navarro on Immigrant Support. Also available in Spanish.
Visit One of Our Citizenship Corners!
Visit one of our Countywide Citizenship Corners to obtain information on how to become a citizen!
See more citizenship resources
SPRING 2021 Programs
Check out our new classes and programs for Spring 2021 (offered online), as well as offerings from our community partner organizations.
Maryland REAL ID
To get information on REAL ID in Maryland, visit the MVA website or view this helpful video for information (to view subtitles in different languages, click on Settings, select "Subtitles/CC," then select "Auto-Translate," and choose a language).
Quick Start Guide for Immigrants in Montgomery County, MD
In a quick glance, the "Quick Start Guide for Immigrants in Montgomery County, MD" offers the top resources immigrants and newcomers may need when getting started in Montgomery County. The guide is available in English, Spanish ( Español), French ( Français), Korean ( 한국어), Chinese ( 中文), Vietnamese ( Tiếng Việt), and Amharic ( አማርኛ).
About Us
The Gilchrist Center is Montgomery County's official welcome center for immigrants and newcomers.
Programs
The Gilchrist Center offers a variety of programs and services to the Montgomery County community.
Resources and Publications
Links to useful community resources and service providers that will meet your needs.
