For Every Immigrant a Chance to Rise
Know Your Rights: A Guide for Our Community
Who We Are
Comunidad Garces is a community-based, nonprofit organization committed to providing Philadelphia’s immigrant population the healthcare, education, and support to empower them to fulfill their potential as citizens and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
Our Programs
The Comunidad Garces runs four key activities directed toward immigrant populations in South Philadelphia
IDIOMA
10-week English language instruction, Digital Literacy, and 1:1 Spanish-language GED support designed to advance education, employment, and economic opportunity.
Community Health Days
These healthcare events deliver quality medical and dental care to the uninsured and under-insured immigrant community in two locations:
Philadelphia and West Grove, PA.
Garces Foundation Food Pantry
Amid the pandemic, families in our neighborhoods struggled and many of them experienced food insecurity.
(2020 - 2023)
Sonrisa Dental Program
The Sonrisa program delivers both routine dental care and emergency treatment for free or at low cost to the community in Philadelphia and West Grove, PA.
Our Impact
In 2025, our programs had a direct impact on the health, language, and cultural skills of those we serve.
724
IDIOMA Enrollment
$296,701
Retail Value of Cost of Care
(CHD & Sonrisa)
977
Patient Visits
(CHD & Sonrisa)
1 out of every 4
Students reporting a raise or a promotion due to language classes.
Get Involved
We seek volunteers to help us at our Community Health Days, especially people with dental or medical training. We are also always looking for help at our English for the Restaurant and Everyday Living program, whether your gift is with language or experience in the service industry.
