Refuge for Afghans
Following the U.S. withdrawal, thousands of Afghans are in urgent need of protection.
RefugeeOne is walking alongside them.
RefugeeOne is walking alongside them.
ADVOCATE
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You can make a difference for Afghans fleeing violence and persecution by urging Congress and the Biden Administration to expand protections for those most at risk.
Click here to contact your elected leaders or dial (202) 224-3121 to connect directly with their office. Tell them it’s critical to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act so all Afghans have access to lasting safety in the U.S. |
DONATE
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Although the federal government provides limited funding for resettlement, there is always a significant gap between that amount and what it truly takes to help a family become self-sufficient. Our top priority now is raising funds to pay for rent, food, and other items newly-arriving families need. Donate here.
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VOLUNTEER OR
CO- SPONSOR |
Volunteer to be mentor a refugee adult or tutor a school-aged refugee student. (Unless you have the language skills to work with a particular population, you’ll be matched with a refugee based on need, not their nationality or ethnicity.) Apply here.
For groups interested in co-sponsoring a newly-arriving refugee family, click here to learn more and fill out a brief interest form and we'll follow up. |
HIRE A REFUGEE
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Do you or someone you know own a business in Chicagoland that is accessible via public transportation? Know of an employer who's hiring? Get in touch with our employment team by email info@refugeeone.org with the subject "Hiring Refugees." While we’re especially in need of jobs for folks with limited English skills, we’re also seeking opportunities for those with more advanced English skills and professional backgrounds.
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IN-KIND DONATIONS
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Given our lack of storage, we unfortunately can’t accept in-kind donations outside our designated donations calendar. We will announce these special drives on this page of our website and via email. Sign up for our emails here.
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