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Soryi Am, former refugee from Cambodia, was the graphic designer behind materials for the new Soft Landing Fund. Learn about her story and how you can support refugees in the Bay Area with the cost of housing.

The Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah recently donated to support refugee families accessing new laptops and staying connected to the internet during the pandemic—relieving concerned parents who were unsure how their families would remain connected.

"American Beat: Cops and Refugees join forces in Boise" is coming to Idaho Public TV on Thursday March 29th at 8:30 pm

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Northern California is pleased to announce the #WomenThrive campaign! From International Women’s Day (Mar 8) until Mother’s Day (May 12), we are raising much needed funds for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s work that helps ensure refugee women thrive in their new homes in Northern California.

When Mukabera Uwamaria was 15 years old, she fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After five months on the run, she arrived at a refugee camp in Rwanda, where she lived for the next 20 years. There, she met her husband, Eugene, and had four children. The oldest of whom is Elysee Ishimwe. Today, the family has a home in Dallas, Texas. Elysee, now an 11 year old attending Sam Tasby Middle School, was recently the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from his elementary school. He will be awarded the money upon high school education to go towards continuing education.

Over the next three months, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Salt Lake City will take a deep dive describing our efforts to serve refugee families as they resettle in our community, work toward self-sufficiency, and positively integrate as a new neighbor in the Beehive State.

Interested in supporting refugees in the Tallahassee community? Your group can help refugees rebuild their lives and gain control over their futures through the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Housing Outreach Mentorship & Education (HOME) program, which combines direct financial assistance, help with necessary services and enrollment, along with beneficial mentorship to assist newly-arrived refugee families to become self-sufficient and adjusted quickly.

Thank you for your interest in supporting refugees and taking a stand for welcome in Northern California.  You are vital to protecting the values that make this country who we are. On behalf of those we serve, thank you. Here are ways you can help.