Community Resource: Lancaster and Chester County Tools for Resistance and Resilience

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Community resources compiled by Lancaster NUZ 92.9 for our community

Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC): Provides free, high-quality legal services to vulnerable immigrants, including representation in removal proceedings, education, and advocacy.
Address: 294 Pleasant Acres Road, Ste. 202, York, PA 17402.
Mailing Address: PO Box 20339, York, PA 17402.
Phone Number: 717-600-8099.
Website: https://www.pirclaw.org/.
Services: Free legal services for vulnerable immigrants, including the Immigrant Survivors Project.
CWS Lancaster (Immigration Legal Services): Offers legal representation to refugees, immigrants, and children (unaccompanied minors) for humanitarian and family-based immigration.
CWS Lancaster Immigration Legal Services offers low-cost, DOJ-recognized legal assistance at 308 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. They provide support for refugees and immigrants, including screenings, consultations, and court preparation.
Contact and Location Information:

Address: 308 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602.
- Website: https://cwslancaster.org/immigration-legal-services/.
- Phone Number: (717) 381-1975
South Central PA Rapid Response Hotline: A critical resource for community members impacted by ICE enforcement, available 7 days a week, 7 am – 11 pm.
Chester County Immigration Resources:
Residents can call 211 to connect with local, state, and national immigration resources and support.
Legal Services Provided
Deportation/Removal Defense: Direct representation for individuals in detention or facing removal.
Immigrant Survivors Project (ISP): Specialized legal services for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes.
Know Your Rights Education: Training and resources on individual rights.
Humanitarian/Family-Based Immigration: Assistance with visas, citizenship, and other legal status issues.

Additional Resources
CASA (Pennsylvania Legal Services): Provides immigration legal support at 1-866-765-CASA.
PALawHELP.org: An online guide to free or low-cost legal aid in Pennsylvania.
Chester County Bar Association – Access to Justice: Provides referrals for legal aid
Last Updated 01/30/2026 – A public service of WNUZ Community Radio