What we Do
Direct Services
Interpretation (medical and other interpretation)
In Lingala, French, Swahili, Spanish, Kinyarwanda
Help Schedule doctor appointments
Reading mails (Medical, Bills, Insurance etc.)
Making phone calls to reach out to different services (Hospitals, schools, landlords, appointments etc.)
Assistance with medical care referrals and navigation of support services
Outreach and Advocacy
We provide various family and individual assistance from the moment they are in the United States until they are self-sufficient.
We work hand in hand with other agencies and resources within the community to better assist the immigrant and refugee communities.
We provide housing advocacy, medical advocacy, language advocacy, work advocacy, and many more services.
Navigate Social Services and Community Resources
Department of Health and Human Services (Food Assistance, Medicaid Education and application support)
Iowa Legal Aid
Schools (Waterloo Community Schools, Hawkeye, Hawkeye Metro Center, University of Northern Iowa)
Plans to Expand
River Arc welcomes new ideas, if there is a service or assistance that you, your family, or someone you know needs do not hesitate to let us know by using our contact information.