Community and Government
Who does what, libraries, worship, volunteering
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Who does what: federal, state, county, city and 311
Which level of government handles your visa, license, taxes, trash and potholes, and how 311 and usa.gov help you find the right office.
4 min
Your public library: much more than books
How to get a free library card and what it gives you: Wi-Fi, computers, e-books, English classes, museum passes and help with forms.
3 min
Any status
Places of worship, community groups and volunteering
Finding a church, mosque, temple or synagogue, community and resettlement organizations, and how to start volunteering.
4 min
Religious accommodation at work and school
Your right to ask for time to pray, religious holidays, dress and grooming at work, and how schools handle religious needs.
3 min
Voting, the census and non-citizens
Why non-citizens must never register or vote in federal elections, the DMV voter registration trap, and why the census counts you.
4 min
Got a jury duty summons? What to do as a non-citizen
Why non-citizens receive jury summons, why you must still answer, and how to tell the court you are not a US citizen.
3 min
Finding people from your country near you
Step-by-step ways to find your diaspora: associations, student groups, temples and mosques, shops, online groups, and staying safe.
4 min
Free things to do near you: library, parks, museums and fairs
Library cards and museum passes, parks and national park free days, free museum days, fairs, events calendars and recreation centers.
4 min