Ethnic Support Council

by | Jul 10, 2011 | Abuse/Domestic Violence, Advocacy Groups, Communication Resources, Education, Emergency Services, Interpreters/Interculteral

What is the Ethnic Support Council?

The Ethnic Support Council is a grassroots organization established in 1989 to work toward meeting the needs of our growing, diverse community.

Their Mission
The Ethnic Support Council supports and assists immigrants, refugee, people with limited English skills and the agencies and organizations that work with them by:
  • Providing forums for discussion of ethnic and cultural issues
  • Providing translators, interpreters and mentors to access needed services
  • Integrating different cultures into American society
  • Educating the public about cultural diversity
  • Educating service providers to enable them to better serve minority populations
What They Do:
The Ethnic Support Council offers several programs to assist immigrants, refugees and people with limited English skills.

In Office Assistance and Referral
Interpreting and translating services are provided to assist individuals with appointments, phone calls, paperwork and referrals.  Basic information regarding local, state and national refugee and immigration programs is available.

Interpreters and Translators
Trained and certified interpreters are available for medical, educational, L & I and other appointments.  Please call ahead to schedule appointments.  Most requests received for language interpreters/translators: Spanish, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Russian.  Other languages are available by calling (360) 636-2791.

Cultural Awareness Workshops and Seminars
Workshops and seminars are designed for schools, businesses and agencies interested in developing more effective intercultural communications understanding.  The Ethnic Support Council also offers Around the World geography and cultural diversity classes for children, Holidays Around the World classes for kids and Family Culture Nights.

Hispanic Outreach Program
Starting with seed money from the Kelso Rotary’s International Committee in 2004, the Ethnic Support Council started its Hispanic Outreach Program. Most recently with the aid of a state grant we are providing advocacy for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in the Hispanic community

Ethnic Support Council
Office Hours: 9-5 Monday through Friday
311 Oak Street
Kelso, WA 98626
360-636-2791
http://www.EthnicSupportCouncil.org

Disclaimer: Living Ministries is not affiliated with this organization. Our goal is help you find the resources you are looking for. Living Ministries does not keep track of the resource levels of the organization listed here. Please be kind to the people that help you regardless of the limits of this organization.