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The Biswa family arrived in Washington after living nearly 25 years as refugees. Birkha Biswa (left) hopes for his daughters: "To be well-educated, to have a decent job, and to not face any misery."

Photo: Amos Kallen/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

Support from community members and your dedication to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s mission is critical to our work. For 45 years, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Seattle has helped thousands of refugees, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking build new homes in Washington and achieve their goals. Please help us continue these efforts, and join us as we endeavor to make refugees and immigrants welcome for another 45 years.

10 ways to take action today:

  Make a one-time or monthly tax-deductible gift . Or, launch your own fundraising page . Your contributions directly support local ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ programs, helping refugees, immigrants, and survivors or trafficking who are rebuilding their lives our community. 

Participate  Join ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ at community events throughout the year, such as Winter Welcome Festival, World Refugee Day - ARTvocacy, and the Rebuilding Lives Annual Dinner. Events raise critical resources to support newcomers and visibly reassure refugee families that Washington welcomes them.

Advocate  Call on policy makers to support refugees and resettlement. Please  urging them to pass the GRACE Act. to receive quarterly updates on policy news and ways to take action locally.

Spread the Word  Stay connected  and , and ask others to do the same! #RefugeesWelcome 

Educate  With knowledge of refugee issues, you can help dispel misunderstanding about refugees within your own community by engaging in conversation and posting on social media or anywhere you see an opportunity to give accurate information. Resources to get you started include:

• ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Refugees in America
• Guide: How to talk to friends and family about refugees and asylum

Assemble a Donation Drive  Team up with friends, family, or colleagues to collect essential items - household goods, kitchenware, school supplies, job readiness kits, or gift cards - for newly-arrived families. View current donation needs and guidelines, or email us with questions.

Volunteer  Volunteers and interns are integral to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s work in Seattle. Visit our volunteer page to learn about the different ways to get involved. Email us to join our "on-call" volunteer team or attend a to join as a long-term volunteer or intern. 

Employ Newcomers  The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s economic empowerment program helps newcomers prepare for Seattle’s job market and work toward their career goals in the U.S. Contact the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ if interested in offering employment or professional development opportunities to newcomers.

Open Your Home   The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and Airbnb are working together to welcome refugees to the Seattle area -- and we would love for you to join us! lets you share your extra space on a temporary basis with refugee families as they transition into their new home and community. 

Connect ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to Affordable Housing Options  Housing stability is critical to the health and wellness of all families. We greatly appreciate information on, or connections to, long-term affordable housing options for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ clients.

To learn more about any of these opportunities, email usor call 206-623-2105