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Families find hope in the opportunities their children will have in the US

At the National Advocacy Days Refugee Council Conference, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in NY’s very own Luis Mejia’s served as the New York’s Refugee Congress Delegate (RCD). Luis is the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in NY’s Workforce Development Specialist/Acting Interim Economic Empowerment Manager. He was thrilled to be voted for the RCD position. 

Representatives from the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Charlottesville attend the UN Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland.

Each year, tens of thousands of refugees fleeing violence and persecution resettle in the United States, including the Bay Area. Resettlement means a fresh start and opportunity, especially for adolescent girls whose futures had been limited by a lack of access to education and opportunities and restrictive ideas about  women. Here. these girls have the chance to improve themselves, their families, and their communities. The Vision Project aims to empower refugee girls and change perceptions within their communities by providing girls with the skills and support they need to envision a positive future, and ultimately achieve their goals. The project runs three week-long workshops each year with resettled refugee girls, and each week culminates in a personal photoshoot for each girl where they embody their future selves. 

As Oprah Winfrey spotlights the plight of people seeking asylum on Oprah's Book Club, we've created a reading list to help you better understand what's happening at the U.S.-Mexico border and what you can do to help.

New Roots is a food security program that focuses on giving our clients the opportunity to grow their own produce and also turn around and sell that produce if they so choose.

April is National Volunteer Month, where we honor the generous volunteers in our communities who make our work possible! Tommy Thompson is a dedicated mentor in the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Tallahassee’s volunteer-led Youth program which helps middle-and high-school refugee students learn English and better adjust to their new home.

Thanks to a generous donation, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Salt Lake City brings early childhood development kits to young refugees helping them develop crucial cognitive skill through play.

Join the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in our first ever Virtual Run/Walk for Refugees. The funds raised will support critical services at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, ensuring families have the support they need to thrive in their communities during this time of uncertainty. 

Each year, more than 700,000 people become American citizens. Here’s how the process works.