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Maryland Newcomer Support Coalition

A partnership between groups and individuals dedicated to supporting newcomers in Maryland as they adjust to their new environment and become independent members of our communities! Scroll down to learn more about the MDNSC or click the button below to access the different help categories.

THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED ON: March 21st, 2025 AT 10:00am EST

About Us

  • The MD Newcomer Support Coalition (MDNSC) unites a network of dedicated organizations and congregations across Maryland. Together, we empower refugees and immigrants as they rebuild their lives in our state. Through a collaborative coalition, we aim to connect newcomers to essential resources, programs, and welcoming communities to help them integrate, thrive, and become self-sufficient!

  • Settling into a new environment as a newcomer can be extremely overwhelming. Language barriers, unfamiliar bureaucracies, and scattered information are some of the reasons that make navigating vital services challenging. This lack of awareness and clear direction often leaves newcomers feeling isolated from their communities and confused on how to access essential support.

    It's the MD Newcomer Support Coalition's mission to make it easier for MD newcomers to know where to begin and how to connect with the services that can best support their needs as they familiarize themselves with their new neighborhood!

  • A Maryland where every newcomer feels well informed, connected to their community and available resources, and empowered to navigate their environment independently!

What We Do

Monthly Gatherings

We provide a dedicated forum for groups and individuals supporting refugees and immigrants in MD. Coalition members collaboratively address challenges, exchange best practices, and share innovative approaches to empower newcomers as they integrate into our community and achieve self-sufficiency. We host monthly gatherings (excluding August/December) to facilitate these vital connections!

Monthly Presentations

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To ensure our coalition remains informed and can effectively connect their communities with relevant resources, we host monthly presentations (excluding August/December) featuring subject-matter experts. These sessions address pertinent topics impacting the communities we serve! Click below to view our previous presentations.

Linking Resources

A core objective of the Maryland Newcomer Support Coalition is to establish a comprehensive resource directory of programs and services available to newcomers throughout Maryland. We aim to ensure clear and easy access to critical information, empowering newcomers to connect with the support they need.