RefugeeOne

#WorldRefugeeDay is fast approaching. We connected with @Refugee_One in 2022 to learn how home visitors (many of whom are refugees themselves) serve families while striving to respect and honor their cultures and backgrounds. nhvrc.org/feature/home-v…

TODAY: ICIRR members are at the Chicago City Hall to call on the City Council to reject efforts to undermine the Welcoming City Ordinance and say YES to policies that invest in Black and brown communities #ChiBudget

On this day one year ago, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, starting a war that has displaced over 8.1 million civilians. LX News storyteller @AsToldByJalyn spoke to one Ukrainian refugee who shares her story on how that day changed her life forever.

The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: bit.ly/3cg2tW6

Thanks to Winnie and others at @Refugee_One for offering a glimpse into their #homevisiting work in Chicago: youtube.com/watch?v=AXSwR1…

“...it makes them feel like they’re not alone. We can communicate [in] the same language. We can understand the same pain.” -@Refugee_One home visitor Winnie Akello on the shared refugee experience. @NationalHVRC youtu.be/AXSwR1gq4oY

Today marks six months of war and destruction since Russia's invasion. Today we also mark six months that RefugeeOne has worked tirelessly to support 570 Ukrainian refugees, like Kateryna, helping them rebuild their lives here in Chicago. Thank you all for your support.

Last week we welcomed two Burmese refugee families on the same day! Co-sponsor teams help prepare the way, stocking and setting up apartments and joining us at the airport for arrival. Volunteers from their teams will continue to visit weekly as these families adjust to Chicago.

We're so thrilled for Ameera, who recently became a U.S. citizen! Ameera originally came to the United States as a refugee and has since dedicated her time working with CWS Harrisonburg to help other refugees adjust to living in the U.S. Congrats, Ameera! 🎉

“I arrived here in the winter; it was really difficult for me… in the beginning,” said Zaland in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. With the help of RefugeeOne, they’ve found gainful employment and rebuilt their lives in the U.S. chicagotribune.com/news/ct-afghan…

There is no excuse for the fact that Afghans who risked their lives to fight alongside American service members are still living in limbo. Tell Congress to pass the #AfghanAdjustmentAct. p2a.co/5WUgnEj

refugeeone.org/donatestuff.ht… This week we distributed the 400 backpacks that had been collected for refugee students. Over the course of several days, refugee families came by to pick out backpacks filled with the supplies that you all helped donate. Thank you all for your help!

Join RefugeeOne's Case Management team! If you are able to work at a professional level in English and Ukrainian and want to help refugees, apply today with your resume and cover letter to jdouglas@refugeeone.org

efugeeONE welcomed Kateryna and her son to Chicago after her home in Mariupol was completely destroyed. Since then we have been supporting her along with other Ukrainians in building a new life here. chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/…

This Saturday our Back to School Backpack drive with resounding success! Thanks to amazing donors like you, we were able to exceed our goal of gathering 400 backpacks for the children and teens in our Youth Program this weekend! Check out more @RefugeeOne on Instagram

Youth Summer Camp came rolling in with a fun new activity. Our RefugeeOne Youth had the chance to knock down some pins and get a few strikes at the bowling alley. Plus, it gets everyone out of the heat on those muggy Chicago days. Check out more at refugeeone.org

That's right, we are expanding our dental clinic, and looking for amazing dental volunteers! If you know a dentist or dental professional who would make a great fit, lets connect! Email us with the subject line: Dental Volunteer at info@refugeeone.org

Each year, refugee students in Chicago look forward to the opportunity to learn. Help start the school year off right by donating the supplies needed to succeed. For a printable checklist, and more info check out our donation page at: refugeeone.org/donatestuff.ht…

Summer time means its Soccer time. At RefugeeOne our youth get to play a scrimmage weekly at a soccer camp run by @allkidsplayusa. This international sport is enjoyed by everyone, and not only gets in a good exercise but is a lot of fun for all involved!

Summer is kicking! And so are our RefugeeOne Youth! Yesterday 13 participants from our RefugeeOne Summer program were learning the basics of karate yesterday here in Chicago. They were trained by the wonderful instructors over at Jin Sei Ryu Karate - Culture of Safety, LLC