Biennial Report Fiscal Years 2021 & 2022
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These past two years have been fraught with challenges and obstacles, from COVID-19 to the evacuation of Afghans from Kabul and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We rose to face these challenges together. With you at our side, we welcomed hundreds of Afghans, Ukrainians and refugees from 62 other countries, built a new headquarters, and doubled our staff.For helping us rise to the challenge, we say from the bottom of our hearts: Thank you.
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Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020
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Refugees spend years, often decades, searching for a safe place to call home before coming to Chicago. This year, their challenges were compounded by continued federal attacks against the resettlement program and the onset of COVID-19. But thanks to your support, refugees weren’t left to face these obstacles alone.
Words cannot express our gratitude to each of you—the generous donors, volunteers, and advocates who lightened the load during a very challenging year. |
Annual Report Fiscal Year 2019
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This year, Chicago was named the most welcoming city in the U.S. This wouldn't be possible without people like you, dedicated to helping our new neighbors succeed. And your gifts to RefugeeOne do more than just welcome refugees: you're creating opportunity for years to come.
Thank you for standing with refugees. Together, we can ensure Chicago lives up to its reputation of being a place where refugees are truly welcome. |
Annual Report Fiscal Year 2018
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For decades, refugee resettlement has been a proud American tradition. Today, more than 68.5 million people have been forced from their homes worldwide. Meanwhile, the United States has steadily reduced the number of refugees entering the country. Despite these challenges, you chose to give. You gave of your time, talents, and resources, helping us serve refugees for longer and in more creative ways. Thank you for being a source of that strength.
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Annual Report Fiscal Year 2017
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Throughout RefugeeOne's history, never has there been one like this. Thankfully, you were there with us through it all. Together, we helped refugees build the foundation for flourishing, integrated lives in the U.S. And when the federal resettlement program slowed down, you helped us pick up speed to offer programs that will ensure refugees succeed. Like the refugees we serve, RefugeeOne is resilient. We are, thanks to you.
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Biennial Report Fiscal Years 2015 & 2016
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Today, during the worst refugee crisis in recent history, we are grateful to you for welcoming refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to Chicago. After rigorous screenings, refugees come here to learn English, find jobs, and help their children attain brighter futures. You make that possible. As a RefugeeOne donor, volunteer, or co-sponsor, you help these resilient people rebuild their lives.
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Annual Report Fiscal Year 2014
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Our story is about the people whom we serve, like Indra, a Bhutanese refugee who proudly achieved the American dream after only five years in the U.S. Our story is about Aminata from Liberia and her 11-year-old granddaughter, Mamayan, who is excelling in school. Our story is about the 447 refugees who arrived last year and the thousands of others we served during that time. And our story is about you, the donors and supporters who make our work possible.
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Annual Report Fiscal Year 2013
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Thomas lived what many in Burma would call a life of grace, even though he came from an ethnic minority and practiced a minority religion, Roman Catholicism. A simple request caused Thomas to become an “enemy” of the Communist junta, to be tortured and sent to a prison camp and, finally, flee for fear of his life. Said and Hodan met and fell in love in a refugee camp when they fled civil war in Somalia. Now that they have been resettled in the U.S., they are glad they can provide a better life for their children.
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