A Voluntary Agency (VOLAG) provides sponsorship and initial resettlement services to refugees entering the United States. In New Hampshire there are currently three VOLAGs which contract with the US Department of State, Bureau of Population and Migration to provide services such as reception, orientation, counseling, housing, and basic health services. The following is a list of New Hampshire’s voluntary agencies:

Voluntary Agencies

• The International Institute of New Hampshire in Manchester (IINH), a USRCI (United States Refugee Council of America) affiliate.

315 Pine Street
Manchester, NH 03103
Tel. (603) 647-1500

• The Interfaith Refugee Resettlement Program (IRRP), a joint CWS (Church World Services), EMM (Episcopal Ministry Migration), and LSS (Lutheran Social Services) affiliate

Lutheran Social Services of Northern New England
261 Sheep Davis Road, Suite A1
Concord, NH 03301
Tel. (603) 224-8111

• New Hampshire Catholic Charities (NHCC), an affiliate of the USCC (United States Catholic Conference)

215 Myrtle Street
Manchester, NH 03103
Tel. (603) 669-3030

Other Providers

• St. Anselm College - English for New Americans Program

St. Anselm College
English for New Americans Program
First Congregational Church
508 Union St.
Manchester, NH 03103
Tel. (603) 622-1511