Helping New Americans Succeed Since 1939

The Executive Management and the Board of Directors at the American Civic Association (ACA) thank all our community supporters and partners, elected officials, volunteers and clients for your tremendous support and patience during our recent challenges. We have remained fully committed to providing the critical services needed throughout the community, and we’re excited and pleased to begin resuming services on March 9, 2026.

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The ACA is here to help New Americans thrive with everything from legal assistance and citizenship classes to healthcare, ESL support, and a vibrant cultural community.

Who We Are

The American Civic Association is a nonprofit organization that is committed to helping immigrants and refugees start a new life in our community while preserving their ethnic and cultural diversity.

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Programs & Services

The American Civic Association is the only nonprofit organization approved by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and in compliance with USCIS guidelines in the Southern Tier to carry out a comprehensive list of immigration services. We are equipped with hard-working and competent caseworkers that strive to offer the best representation to all our clients.