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Are You Looking For A Meaningful Gift?

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:45:08 +0000

A GIFT THAT:

expresses your and the recipient’s values?
brings the hope of the season to some of the most mistreated people in the world?
has an impact long after the season?

A contribution to RefugeeOne – either in your name or in honor of a cherished friend or family member — would be such a meaningful gift. Particularly as your gift would help mark RefugeeOne’s 30th Anniversary.

In 1982, a “small group of determined people” created Interchurch Refugee and Immigration Ministries. Thirty years later, “Interchurch” is RefugeeOne, and has grown big enough to help more than 2,000 people each year.

Since 1982, RefugeeOne has resettled tens of thousands of refugees from every major crisis in history: Pol Pot’s killing fields, Rwanda’s genocide, Milosevic’s Serbia, Jews from the U.S.S.R., Kurds from Iraq, Iranians fleeing the Revolution. For thirty years, some of the most mistreated people in the world have found meaningful refuge at RefugeeOne.

Will you honor this 30-year history of compassion with a meaningful gift today? Simply click on the box below.

RefugeeOne is one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the country. It is also among the very few that provide a full range of services. Newly arriving refugees find housing, free English classes, job placement, school support and even mental health care at RefugeeOne. Now, we need your help to ensure that vision of dignified refuge remains a beacon of safety for years to come.

A holiday anniversary gift means refugees escaping the tragedies of tomorrow will find a better life here in Chicago. Will you contribute today by clicking the box below?

When you do, you will help new arrivals from Darfur. RefugeeOne recently welcomed its first family from Darfur – and more arrive each week. Your anniversary gift will help RefugeeOne provide interpreters, teach them English, and help them find jobs.

An anniversary gift of $30, $300 or $3,000 can mean the difference between these families spending their first months in Chicago living – once again – in poverty, or experiencing true refuge.

Will you provide meaningful refuge for some of the most mistreated people in the world? You can make a difference NOW if you click on the box below.

RefugeeOne wishes you and your loved ones the best this holiday season. We look forward to partnering with you to provide dignified resettlement for refugees who will start a new life in Chicago in 2012.

RefugeeOne Many Voices. One Vision. Benefit Raffle

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:40:42 +0000

Holiday Gift Drive

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:30:12 +0000

RefugeeOne’s 30th Anniversary

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:52:48 +0000

In 1982, a small group of concerned citizens responded to the call to help refugees by creating Interchurch Refugee and Immigration Ministries. Thirty years later, “Interchurch” is now RefugeeOne. During that time, the organization has resettled thousands of refugees from every major conflict around the globe: Pol Pot’s Killing Fields, people fleeing genocide in Rwanda, Milosevic’s Serbia, Jews from the U.S.S.R., Kurds from Iraq, Iranians fleeing the Islamic Revolution. For thirty years, some of the most mistreated people in the world were helped by compassionate people throughout northern Illinois through the organization.

Over the years, many people have raised their voices for refugees. Volunteers gave their time and expertise. Staff advocated for better resettlement conditions. Board members helped strengthen the agency and improve services. Donors who helped with everything from paying refugee’s first months of rent to keeping the electricity on at the main office. Thirty Years. Many Voices. One Vision: refuge.

Today, RefugeeOne honors its founders’ vision by continuing to offer refuge – safety – to people fleeing war, persecution and terror. During the upcoming months you will see notices about events and anniversary happenings that culminate at our annual event on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Is Yours One of RefugeeOne’s Many Voices?

We are looking for refugees, volunteers, donors and former staff members who’d like to share a story about their experiences for our 30th Anniversary. If you’d like to share your experience with RefugeeOne, contact us at info@refugeeone.org .

30 Year Anniversary Events

2012 Many Voices. One Vision. Annual Event

Winter Clothing Drive Update

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:31:49 +0000

Thanks to First Congregational Church of Western Springs, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Addison, Grace Lutheran Church of La Grange, Glenview Community Church, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, the CTC Trading Group, Ascension Lutheran Church in Riverside, Robbin, St. Lutheran’s Church Park Ridge, Niles North High School, Rebecca and Manpower for donating to our Winter Clothing Drive. It has been a great success!

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Volunteer Application

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:45:19 +0000

Volunteer Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name
Last Name
Date
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address *
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Educational Background
Current Occupation/Employer
Cross-Cultural Experience
Why are you interested in working with refugees?
Foreign Languages Spoken
Other Special Skills/Interests
Are you 18 or older?
Yes
No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, other than a minor traﬃc violation?
Yes
No
If Yes, please explain.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Please select all you are interested in.

Current Opportunities

  Women Mentor (must be 18 or older)
  Men Mentor (must be 18 or older)
  One on One Youth Tutor (must be 18 or older)
  Citizenship Tutor (only for Skokie/Palatine locations)
  Office Assistant
  Other

If Other, please specify.
AVAILABILITY AND SCHEDULING
How long are you willing to commit to this position?
If Other, please specify.
How often can you volunteer?
If Other, please specify.
On what days of the week are you available?
  Monday
  Tuesday
  Wednesday
  Thursday
  Friday
What time(s) are you available?
Mornings
Afternoons
In what neighborhoods can you volunteer?
Do you have access to a car?
Yes
No
REFERENCES Should not be immediate family members.
Reference 1
First Name
Last Name
Relationship
Length of Acquaintance
Phone Number
Email Address
Reference 2
First Name
Last Name
Relationship
Length of Acquaintance
Phone Number
Email Address
OTHER
How did you hear about us?
Are you willing to be contacted short notice for volunteer opportunities?
Yes
No

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Back To School

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:24:02 +0000

Back to School Backpack Drive

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:59:10 +0000

Thanks to all of our supporters! Your generous donations allowed us to supply more than 300 backpacks for refugee youths for the upcoming school year. The backpacks and supplies in them will help to ensure that these youth are equipped to do well in their studies this academic year.

We will continue to accept backpacks for distribution to newly arrived refugee youths throughout the year. Backpacks can be dropped off or sent to:

RefugeeOne

4753 North Broadway, Suite 401

Chicago, IL 60640

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Girls Group

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:41:38 +0000

Teenage girls from RefugeeOne’s Youth Program began meeting in April 2011 for “Girls Group,” a weekly gathering that was created for young women ages 13-19 to address relevant topics including Chicago safety, free resources in the city, self-esteem, and women’s health. Young women professionals including a photographer, a registered nurse, and a representative from the YWCA were invited to partake in the meetings and answer any questions that the girls had.

In May, Girls Group celebrated two birthdays by playing games, dancing to music from the girls’ home countries, and doing henna. Girls Group also took a Saturday field trip to Hyde Park where the girls were able to meet with members of Chicago’s teen girl roller derby team, which invited the girls to go watch them play this August in Chicago.

The girls are looking forward to spending time together over the summer and are working to contribute ideas in preparation for Girls Group in the fall.

Keep an eye on our Girls Group activities via Facebook.

Volunteers Committee

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:10:02 +0000

Members of the Volunteers Committee will be expected to perform the following:

• Attend planning meetings

• Recruit committee members

• Recruit volunteers for pre-event activities, e.g., raffle days

• Recruit volunteers for day of event (silent auction, raffle, setup and strike)

• Train volunteers

Interested?

p: (773) 989-5647 | e: info@refugeeone.org