Featured Services

Integration and Empowerment: Facilitating Refugee and Immigrant Integration

We assist refugee and immigrant families in integrating into the community, providing essential services and educational opportunities that empower them to achieve self-sufficiency.

  • Social Services:
    • Documentation Assistance: Support in understanding essential documents like bills, insurance forms, and medical forms.
    • Appointment Management: Assistance with scheduling and transportation for healthcare, education, and employment.
    • Immigration Support: Guidance on applications for Green Cards, citizenship, travel documents, and family petitions.
    • Employment Assistance: Job search support, resume creation, interview preparation, and wellness checks.
  • Education and Development:
    • After-School Program: Academic support to help refugee students succeed, including homework assistance.
    • Computer Literacy: Training in essential computer skills to improve digital literacy.
    • Citizenship Class: Resources provided in both Karen and English to support citizenship preparation.

Cultural Preservation: Celebrating and Sharing Heritage

We support refugees and immigrants in preserving their heritage, fostering mutual understanding, and building a welcoming community.

  • Support for Cultural Heritage Preservation:
    • Presentations: Insights into traditional lifestyle and practices of refugees from Burma.
    • Booth Displays: Cultural artifacts displayed at community events.
    • Fashion Shows: Showcasing traditional clothing.
    • Cultural Dancing: Performing traditional dances at local events.
    • Community Events: Organizing celebrations such as Welcome Week, New Year, and Martyrs’ Day.
  • Classes:
    • Weaving Class: Teaching the creation of traditional Karen clothing using a Karen loom.
    • Karen Language Learning: Classes and resources for learning the Karen language.
    • Cultural Literacy: Sharing cultural knowledge and fostering appreciation across communities.

Health and Wellness: Promoting Physical and Mental Health

Our Health Promotion Program enhances well-being through health education and culturally relevant resources.

  • Translation and Video Health Information: Health literacy initiatives on essential topics to empower refugees.
  • Face-to-Face Classes: Home visits, workshops, and in-person sessions for hands-on learning.
  • Wellness Groups: Group sessions for health navigation and community integration.
  • Online Classes: Virtual classes and town hall meetings on health and wellness topics.
  • Collaborations: Partnerships with health providers and community organizations.