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This summer, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Tallahassee launched a new, volunteer-led Youth program to help middle-and high-school refugee students from the Democratic Republic of Congo learn English and better adjust to their new home. The response from community members has been incredible!

Tom Greenleigh Began his work at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Salt Lake City in 2016, committing his time as a Civic & Citizenship volunteer tutor helping refugees and other immigrants along their path to becoming U.S. citizens

Community support is key to helping newly arrived refugees thrive. Learn about the different ways - volunteering, donating, and more - you can support the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in San Jose here.

In September 2021, Suzy Stutzman of Golden Optimists reached out to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Denver, offering refurbished bicycles to refugees. Golden Optimists, a volunteer-run non-profit in Golden, Colorado, has been transforming donated bikes into sustainable transportation for those in need for over 35 years. During the pandemic, they pivoted to support incoming refugees, including many from Afghanistan. This partnership has provided over 100 bikes to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Denver clients, enhancing their mobility and integration into the community. The collaboration highlights the profound impact of community support and the ongoing need for volunteers to sustain these efforts.

On Valentine’s Day, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Atlanta’s staff, clients and volunteers joined nearly 300 fellow advocates at the Georgia State Capitol for the tenth annual New Americans Celebration (NAC).

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Boise office offers a variety of unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year. Prospective interns must go through the volunteer process and should be currently enrolled in an educational institution or a recent graduate.

One afternoon, a new client Abdul traveled with Carey Hobart, a volunteer from Bike Walk Wichita (BWW), to pick out bikes for he and his family. Along the way, Abdul began to describe his home in Afghanistan and the bicycle shop that he owned

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. In Los Angeles and many other regional offices across the country, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ helps them rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. To accomplish this, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ LA relies heavily on efforts by our interns and volunteers.