Operation ONE Greater Community:
​Coronavirus/COVID-19 Response

​RefugeeConnect is dedicated to protecting the health of individuals and families we serve, our staff, volunteers, and community members. Effective March 16, RefugeeConnect will operate remotely with with no face-to-face contact. RefugeeConnect will empower families remotely through phone, email, video conferencing, and online communication tools. Information and resources are quickly evolving each day. RefugeeConnect will follow recommendations and instructions from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and from elected and public health officials and urge community members to do the same. Our website and social media will continue to be updated with resources and ways to help.
Some refugee families may face barriers to accessing vital resources. Barriers may include: 
  • Language
  • Culturally relevancy
  • Accessibility
  • Trauma-informed
RefugeeConnect's comprehensive approach ensures refugee families have up-to-date information in their primary language and community connections during this time of social distancing. 

School Liaisons Help Refugee and Asylee Families Navigate Resources Remotely

RefugeeConnect liasions speak Arabic, French, Kirundi, Kinyrwandan, Nepali, & Swahili and help in the following ways:
Help Families Create Wellness Plans

Liaisons help families develop social distancing wellness plans that take into account basic needs, academic opportunities , and social connection
Virtual Resource Center
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Local, state, national, and global resources accelerate navigation of resources.

Volunteer are vital to our work to empower refugee and asylee families to thrive

Volunteers are needed in the following ways:
Identify Basic Needs Resources

Help us identify resources for our Family Resource Referral Guide
Research Remote Learning Opportunities
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Volunteers needed to research and/or develop remote learning opportunities for students and families
Remote Ambassador Mentors

Volunteer mentors connect with families via computer and phone
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To Support our COVID-19 Coronavirus Response

Donations help us reach more in need families and ensure they do not feel alone
Make a one-time or ongoing gift
Volunteer
Give your time and skills

Help refugee families by researching resources and being a mentor
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School Liaisons

Liaisons provide essential connections for refugee families to academic, social, and basic needs
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