Are there organizations that help non-English speakers get housing assistance?

Answer

Yes, the organization closest to being a national information line for non English speaking people is 211.

Most states offer this information line designed to help callers connect to services for elderly, disabled and for non-English speaking or persons with limited English proficiency. Dial 211 or for information online, go to 211.org.

Sí, la organización más cercana a ser una línea de información nacional para personas que no hablan inglés es 211.

La mayoría de los estados ofrecen esta línea de información diseñada para ayudar a las personas que llaman directamente a conectarse a servicios para ancianos, discapacitados y para personas que no hablan inglés o personas con dominio limitado del inglés. Marque 211 o para la información en línea, vaya a 211.org.

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