Resources for asylum seekers and other new Vermonters
Find legal assistance, housing, healthcare, and more. Whether you're an asylum seeker, immigrant, refugee, activist, or just someone looking for a little help, we want to get you plugged into the wonderful network of caring organizations here in Vermont.
Asylum Seeker & Refugee Resettlement Assistance
Organizations offering legal aid, resettlement support, and other resources to asylum seekers and refugees.
Vermont Asylum Assistance Project
Legal services organization supporting people seeking asylum in Vermont.
Since the beginning of 2025, VAAP and Migrant Justice have been collecting and verifying reports of ICE and CBP actions in Vermont. Use this form to create a report if you witness activity.
Searchable database of resources for adjusting to life and the cultural customs of Vermont and New Hampshire.
Vermont Afghan Alliance
Direct services, language assistance, job training, and more for the Afghan community in Vermont.
Community Asylum Seekers Project
Practical support for asylum seekers in Brattleboro and surrounding areas.
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Nationwide nonprofit providing legal and practical assistance to refugees and immigrants.
State agency ensuring Vermont remains a safe, stable, and welcoming place for refugees and asylum seekers.
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
Translation services, job training, cultural support, and social integration assistance.
Ethiopian Community Development Council
A multicultural national organization assisting new Americans in their communities.
Vermont Human Rights Commission
Protecting Vermonters from unlawful discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Legal aid and advocacy for immigrants of all kinds, and creators of the print-at-home "Know Your Rights Red Card"
Food, Housing, Healthcare & Advocacy
Help and organizing opportunities for all Vermonters
Vermont Language Justice Project
Videos containing life, health, and safety information in 20+ languages.
Vermont Access to Reproductive Freedom
Advocates for reproductive freedom and provides financial assistance for abortion services.
Affordable housing assistance and financial education for Vermonters.
A central resource for food assistance programs across the state.
Advocacy for immigrant farmworker rights in Vermont.
Free legal help with eviction, foreclosure, healthcare, discrimination, disability services, civil rights, and more.
Supporting Black Vermonters’ wellness through cultural preservation, youth programs, and racial equity efforts.
Free groceries and hot meals in the Champlain Valley.
Advocacy, health services, support groups, and community-building for LGBTQ+ individuals in Vermont.