Our History

Coptic Orthodox Charities, Inc. (COC) is a grass roots, community organization, and a faith-based agency that has been in existence since 2001. The executive director is highly skilled with more than 13 years experience in legal aid, who works with a diverse board of directors which includes strong client representation.  The agency’s Executive Director is   highly skilled and experienced in Immigration Law with more than 13 years experience, is personally accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals, is of Middle Eastern decent and is fluent in English, and Arabic languages.

Experience Counts

Coptic Orthodox Charities, Inc. is accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeal.  The agency’s Executive Director is highly skilled and experienced with more than 13 years experience in legal aid, is personally accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals, as a Board of Immigration Appeal Representative, is of Middle Eastern descent and is fluent in English, and Arabic languages.The Regional office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services is partnering with COC to host several workshops in the community.  The Executive Director, staff and Board of Directors engage in community speaking, networking and outreach activities that educate and increase awareness.  COC help its clients to foster a sense of solidarity and acceptance among ethnic groups, refugees, Asylees, new immigrants, abused spouses of US Citizens, and victims of human trafficking regardless of age, race, sex, religion, economic condition or country of origin.