The Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center

The Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center The Welcome Center has been established to respond to the needs of newcomers in our neighborhood, community and country.

In the spirit of Saint Joseph, the Welcome Center offers opportunities for newly-arrived immigrants to improve the quality of their lives through education, support services and programs leading to self-sufficiency. Beginning life in a new country carries with it special challenges, and the Sisters of Saint Joseph seek to reach out to those in need by offering English classes, citizenship preparation classes and guidance, computer skills classes and a variety of social services through the Welcome Center. Focusing on the betterment of the community and the improvement of cultural integration in Philadelphia, the Welcome Center is continually devoted to the immigrant community of Philadelphia.

We are so grateful to our friends at St. Genevieve Parish for donating an abundance of backpacks and school supplies to ...
09/04/2026

We are so grateful to our friends at St. Genevieve Parish for donating an abundance of backpacks and school supplies to help us support our community as everyone heads back to school!

We hope everyone's school year is off to a great start and we can't wait to welcome our students back to the Center for classes in just a few short weeks.

Learn about some takeaways from the recent revenue reports of two of the largest companies behind private detention cent...
08/24/2026

Learn about some takeaways from the recent revenue reports of two of the largest companies behind private detention centers and prisons in the US.

Explore CLINIC's Neighbors, Not Strangers storytelling project here: clinic.shorthandstories.com
08/21/2026

Explore CLINIC's Neighbors, Not Strangers storytelling project here: clinic.shorthandstories.com

Please join us in praying for the protection of the thousands of vulnerable unaccompanied migrant children currently nav...
08/18/2026

Please join us in praying for the protection of the thousands of vulnerable unaccompanied migrant children currently navigating our immigration system.

Our team is hard at work scheduling classes this fall, and we are on the lookout for a few more volunteer teachers to jo...
08/13/2026

Our team is hard at work scheduling classes this fall, and we are on the lookout for a few more volunteer teachers to join our incredible community! No prior teaching experience is required, and you can teach remotely from wherever you are. All we ask is that you accompany our students in their learning with an open mind, an open heart, and a sense of humor.

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. If you're ready to partner with our mission, let us know here: ssjwc.org/education/

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We have been doing our best at the Center to help keep our neighbors safe and comfortable in the heat and rain, but unfo...
08/06/2026

We have been doing our best at the Center to help keep our neighbors safe and comfortable in the heat and rain, but unfortunately we are nearly out of some of the essential items we rely on to do so. If you are able to help us restock these items, we would be most grateful for your support and care towards our community!

If you would like to show your solidarity with TPS holders, you can join New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia - Nuevo ...
08/04/2026

If you would like to show your solidarity with TPS holders, you can join New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia - Nuevo Movimiento Santuario this Thursday for their March to Defend TPS. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/yc6s5w2n

As the Center is busy finalizing schedules for our fall classes, we want to express our gratitude to the last (but certa...
07/31/2026

As the Center is busy finalizing schedules for our fall classes, we want to express our gratitude to the last (but certainly not least!) member of our registration team: Rosa! Rosa is a communication powerhouse, supporting over 170 students as their primary point of contact at the Center.

Rosa shared that during this time, she most enjoys “seeing our returnee students, meeting new people, and learning about their countries and their families, since the Welcome Center is like a big family. I love working with our immigrant brothers and sisters, they bring so much joy to our lives. It is amazing to hear when they say that as soon as they get here they can experience so much peace that makes them feel safe. Overall, I love it all.”

If you want to be a part of our community of volunteer teachers, we would be delighted to partner with you! Become a part of our work by signing up here: forms.fillout.com/t/st8SQCyXdNus

You can follow this script created by New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia to ask your senators to vote to extend Temp...
07/27/2026

You can follow this script created by New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia to ask your senators to vote to extend Temporary Protective Status for our Haitian neighbors: tinyurl.com/n5s7er97

We would love it if you joined us today in celebrating another member of our team essential to making sure our busy regi...
07/21/2026

We would love it if you joined us today in celebrating another member of our team essential to making sure our busy registration period goes smoothly: our inimitable Lizám! Lizám greets each of our students with a smile and ensures they have what they need to succeed. We asked her what she most enjoyed about this time of year as we prepare for classes in the fall:

“It is wonderful to connect with so many people from different countries and cultures. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the personal growth of others, helping them to become more independent in a foreign country. Everyone is welcome at the Welcome Center!”

We are now in the process of scheduling classes for the coming year and we would be very grateful if you or someone in your community would like to partner with us as a volunteer teacher. Sign up today by filling this form: forms.fillout.com/t/st8SQCyXdNus

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728 E Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
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