Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center

Youth development programs include after-school programs at easton elementary school and the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center scholarship program. After-school programs are funded through private donations and small grants. The program provides enrichment programming from 3:30-5:30 that includes healthy habits, stem activities, arts and crafts, and scout programs. The program is free of charge and open to any student; preference is given to children from low-income households with the greatest academic need. The Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center scholarship fund is designed to identify and assist students with the most need.

The Resource Center provides a one-stop information and referral service to help people from different cultures adapt to their new community. Anyone can access the Center for general assistance, help with translations, completing documents, and referrals to service providers. The most frequent requests are for help in immigration law, obtaining driver's licenses, payment of income taxes, education and training, general legal aid, and family support. This activity is funded primarily through unrestricted donor contributions.the Resource Center was awarded a grant to implement an immigration clinic to assist clients with immigration issues. Chesmrc is an accredited organization through the department of justice and can represent clients before us citizenship & immigration services (uscis) without the need of an attorney and affords legal services at little or no cost to qualifying candidates. The Center also offers citizenship classes and workshops to help prepare clients with taking the formal citizenship tests.