Helping New Americans Succeed Since 1939

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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Events

World Refugee Day 2023

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Refugee Day at [...]

All Nations 2023

American Civic Association celebrated All Nations on Saturday May 20th. [...]

Lunar New Year celebration 2023

American Civic Association hosted a New Year Celebration on January 27th

Refugee Welcome Dinner, Nov 2022

American Civic Association hosted a Refugee Welcome event on November 18th, 2022.

Community Health Fair, Nov 2022

A great number of organizations joined to offer help and assistance to the immigrant population of Broome County.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Oct 2022

American Civic Association celebrated the National Hispanic Heritage Month on [...]

18th Annual Garlic Festival, August 2022

American Civic Association celebrated its 18th Annual Garlic Festival on August 20th, 2022.

All Nations 2022

The American Civic Association annually hosts a remarkable parade that [...]

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.