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Episcopal Community Services, founded in 1870, is a social service and welfare organization. Formally known as the City Mission, it provides housing and support programs for individuals and families. The organization offers in-house health care services for homebound senior citizens and persons with disabilities. It also provides adult education, permanent housing, child literacy and youth development programs. The organization undertakes case management, medication monitoring, advocacy and crisis intervention. It offers counseling and psychiatric assistance to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and mental disorders and victims of substance abuse, neglect and violence. In addition, the organization organizes workshops, discussions and lectures on parenting tips, child development, and wellness and diseases prevention. Episcopal Community Services is located in Philadelphia, Pa.

Founded in 1984, SEAMAAC, also known as the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition is a refugee and immigrant-operated organization that serves various immigrants and families. It offers services that include employment and job assistance, breast cancer awareness programs housing assistance and refugee resettlement, and prenatal and postnatal counseling. The organization also offers case management, advocacy, education and health programs for children, youths and adults. In addition, it provides truancy prevention, after-school enrichment and summer programs. SEAMAAC also provides information about health risks of tobacco use through educational presentations, youth involvement and an anti-tobacco hotline. The organization is a member of the United Way and is located in Philadelphia.