CONTINUING
to make Cleveland home
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 | 2022
THE REFUGEE RESPONSE
$280,760
Awarded in first-time grant support across our organization and programs.
CORNER65
125
Athletic programming days were hosted by Corner65 consisting of soccer, Kung Fu, 5k training, dancing, basketball, and flag football.
THE REFUGEE RESPONSE
331
Volunteers pitched in to distribute CSA shares, tutor kids, teens and adults, coach soccer, staff our annual benefit, and more.
OHIO CITY FARM
6,000
Boxes of fresh produce were sold through Ohio City Farm CommunitySupported Agriculture (CSA) program.
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
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."
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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