CONTINUING

a legacy of welcoming

OUR MISSION

The Refugee Response empowers resettled families to grow roots, supporting them in becoming engaged, self-sufficient and contributing members of their new communities.

Our Impact - 2019

YOUTH MENTORING

90%

The percentage of students who received two years of mentoring with no gap in service.

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TEEN RESPONSE

92%

Of parents of the 33 students enrolled in Teen Response students reported increased knowledge of their children's' learning

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ADULT TUTORING

100%

Of the 45 Adult Tutoring Program Learners recorded language skill improvement

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OHIO CITY FARM

46,700

lbs. of organically-raised produce grown with love at the Ohio City Farm in 2019. Distributed throughout greater Cleveland, OH to our restaurant partners, 230 CSA members and farm stand visitors.

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We believe kindness is transformative

At the heart of all that we continue to do, and what we believe defines our work is that a personal kindness can be transformative. Our work recognizes the dignity of all those we serve and seeks to create hope that this new place can be called a home.

Resettled Community Stories

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RUTH EMIMA

Home Mentoring Student

The Democratic Republic of Congo

"When am done with college, I will be a police officer, so I can help people feel safe. I like the Refugee Response Program. I like that they give my mom a job and give me a mentor, and I learn more things about the world."

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MUSTAFA ISSE

Home Mentoring Student

Somalia

"My dream for the future is to be a video game programmer. To make this dream come true I intend to work hard in a determined way for my future. I would like to thank The Refugee Response for helping my family and others. They are truly a great organization."

RUBI DENG

2017 REAP Trainee

Kenya

Rubi is a single mother living in Cleveland with her young son Wicky, her sister, and her sister's five children. Rubi, who is incredibly patient and driven, aspires to complete her GED, continue learning and study to become a doctor.

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WHAT'S NEXT

In 2020 we celebrated our 10th Anniversary by adapting our models as needed, reaching more clients than ever in new and innovative ways.

In all aspects of our work we look to make real and meaningful connections in the wide variety of communities with whom we engage. Your support has been a crucial part of our success and our ability to grow, reach new families and continue to respond when situations demand. At present the challenges new families face are tremendous while traditional federal resources are being drastically reduced. The situation demands that we do more, and we are ready.