About
Building a sustainable approach to refugee care through empowering communities to better serve their resettled neighbors.
We develop free resources to help communities support displaced families.
Since 2015, we have served hundreds of families who have fled war and violence, connecting them to tangible support and community.
From those who just arrived to those who have been resettled for years; from engineers and business owners to teachers and tradespeople; from multi-generational households to single parents with children.
We believe in a world where displaced families can find safety, stability, and opportunity – and we have seen how this future becomes possible when communities walk alongside their neighbors.
Join this collective community effort of bringing hope to families as they work to rebuild their lives, their sense of home, and their future.
1,500+
Families Served
8,100+
Restart Kits Delivered
800+
Family & Youth Mentors
32
Countries Represented
Based in Portland, OR
Oregon has resettled tens of thousands of refugees over the past 50 years from countries around the world. Since its inception, Refugee Care Collective has worked within this landscape to envision novel approaches that meet unmet needs, filling unique gaps in care. We are honored to have seen several of our programs replicated both locally and in other states, amplifying their impact. Based in Portland, our resources are designed to be accessible and relevant for communities across the country.
Our Founder
Megan Cegla founded Refugee Care Collective in 2015 with the mission of providing critical support to families displaced by war, violence, and unrest. Several years prior, she had formed a meaningful friendship with a family from the Central African Republic, who had escaped devastating conflict and endured years in a refugee camp. Since its founding, Megan has served as the organization’s executive director, guiding its initiatives to support hundreds of resettled families.
The Team
Refugee Care Collective’s team brings together a dedicated network of employees, contractors, and volunteers who create resources to empower communities in serving their neighbors. By combining expertise from case managers, community leaders, faith leaders, and former mentors with the lived experiences of resettled individuals, they deliver informed and effective support.
We believe that the mission of caring for displaced families belongs to all people. Join us in creating home for our new neighbors.