Our Work
It Takes A Village
Refugee Care Collective serves displaced families who are resettled in the United States after fleeing war, violence, and unrest in their home countries.
Most arrive with only what they can carry in a suitcase, having left behind family, community, and the familiarity of their culture. Many face language barriers and the challenges of navigating life in a new country.
The need to walk alongside those seeking refuge remains, relying more than ever on communities to offer guidance, stability, and hope to those rebuilding their lives.
Our Work
Our resources guide and equip individuals, neighborhood groups, and faith communities as they journey with resettled families.
Who are the resources for?
- Neighbors who want to offer welcome and practical support.
- Faith communities and small groups eager to put their care into action.
- Coworkers and employers seeking to create supportive workplaces.
- Teachers and students working to foster belonging with our youth.
- And all who hope to deepen their understanding and response.
Resources For Coming Alongside
Navigating Systems Guidebook
Our 80+ page guide serves as a practical resource for volunteers and small groups committed to helping families move toward stability. It provides step-by-step guidance, covering essential needs such as housing, food, healthcare, employment, education, and more.
Community Resources Library
A directory of programs, services, and benefits available to displaced families and individuals in Oregon.
In the Works
Training materials to support building rapport across languages and cultural differences and an in-depth video series designed to help community groups prepare for meaningful involvement.
Our Experience
For over a decade, these programs provided critical support for displaced families, addressing the challenges that often accompany resettlement. They also focused on long-term care, fostering community connections and offering practical assistance for those on the path to self-sufficiency.
We recognize the communities and partner organizations whose collaboration and commitment have made our work possible over the past decade and continue to make it possible today.
Supported families in building stability and self-sufficiency through English language learning, employment assistance, affordable housing, connections to community resources, and more. This program paired over 750 volunteer mentors with families and individuals to provide wraparound support for one year. Learn more about our Family Mentorship Program here.
Provided individualized academic and personal support to refugee junior-high and high school students, focusing on educational advancement, cultural adjustment, and goal achievement. This program paired mentors with over 150 resettled youth to provide guidance and support for one year. Learn more about our Youth Mentorship Program here.
Distributed essential household items for newly arriving refugee families, including kitchen supplies, personal care items, bedding, and more. This program delivered more than 8,100 restart kits, offering essential supplies to over 1,500 local families. Learn more about our Restart Kits Program here.
Delivered critical household staples on a quarterly basis to support large families, single-parent households, and families affected by job loss or medical emergencies. This program provided ongoing support to nearly 80 households for one year.
Provided both one-time and ongoing housing assistance to families at risk of eviction, enabling them to focus on job searches and building sustainable income. This program delivered housing assistance to more than 150 households.
Supported families facing economic hardship with grocery gift cards, produce boxes, and other essential staples. This program provided essential food assistance for 330 households.