Centro La Comunidad

At Centro La Comunidad, families can focus specifically on enhancing their economic security by improving their employment status. Staff work with families to:

1. Assess a client’s job skills and work history; develop an employment plan with achievable goals; assist clients with job searching; and provide post-placement follow-up as necessary.
2. Assist clients in removing barriers to employment and economic self-sufficiency, including steps such as opening a checking account and accessing childcare, work-appropriate attire, transportation, etc.
3. Assist clients with résumés, cover letters, employment applications, and preparing for job interviews.
4. Connect unemployed, underemployed, and displaced workers with employment and employment-related training opportunities.

For over 25 years, the Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services have assisted families in completing various immigration related processes.

Individuals and families who qualify meet with Catholic Charities immigration staff who are accredited by the Department of Justice. Through one-on-one meetings, staff provide education on the immigration process and assist in the completion and submission of applications with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The services below are provided at a minimum cost. Services and appointments will be conducted by phone, email or virtually only with limited in person appointments.

• Citizenship Services
• Family Petitions
• Adjustment of Status
• Temporarily Protected Status (TPS)
• Consular Processing
• U-Visas (For Victims of serious crimes)
• VAWA (For victims of domestic violence)
• Work Permits
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
  • USCIS strongly encourages you to submit your DACA Renewal request between 150 days and 120 days before the expiration date located on your current Form I-797 (Work Authorization Card).

Catholic Charities offers the ability for potential immigration clients to complete their intake online. Steps to complete the online intake:

1. Use the link below to pay the $50 consultation fee.
2. Following payment, you will be directed to the online intake which you will complete and submit.
3. Once your information is entered, one of our Immigration Accredited Representatives will contact you to evaluate your case and make an appointment with you.

Before you continue, please review the following questions:

1. Are you seeking Political Asylum?
2. Do you have a court date pending, and need representation?
3. Do you reside outside the state of North Carolina?
4. Do you have a criminal record, felony, significant misdemeanors or three or more non-significant misdemeanors?

If you answer “Yes” to one or more of these questions, DO NOT proceed, Catholic Charities will not be able to assist you in your case.

Click Here to Start Your Intake

Individuals who are established clients have the ability to pay their Catholic Charities related fees online. Use the link below to access the payment page.

Click Here to Complete Your Immigration Payment

Catholic Charities recognizes the imbalances in access, opportunities, and resources that exist within our immigrant community. Immigration Legal Services are structured to attract all immigrants regardless of place of origin, culture, religion, or economic status. The goal is to provide help and create hope for immigrants as they establish their lives in the United States

Catholic Charities of the diocese of Raleigh provides professionally-trained clinical counseling services to individuals, couples, and families who:

• Are experiencing emotional distress
• Want to grow toward their full potential
• Are experiencing difficulty dealing with stress, depression or anxiety
• Desire increased skills to deal with life’s struggles
• Desire healing from grief, loss or strained relationships
• Behavioral dysregulation for children ages 3+

Counseling Services are provided from a perspective which recognizes the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, spiritual and physical aspects of an individuals’ healing or growth.

Services are $35 for uninsured or low income individuals/families. Services are available online or in person.

To schedule an appointment, contact Ruth DeVito at 984-238-2351 or by email at Ruth.DeVito@ccharitiesdor.org