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There are many ways to help us help refugees, immigrants and vulnerable Rhode Islanders get what they need to live the life they deserve. We provide services to thousands of people each year, and truly need the support of our community to ensure that all of our programs and services are readily available and accessible to those who need it most.
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Refuge in RI - Helping Rebuild Lives
An informative and compelling look into the experience of those who've fled their homeland seeking refuge in Rhode Island, USA.
Refuge in RI - Helping Rebuild Lives
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An informative and compelling look into the experience of those who've fled their homeland seeking refuge in Rhode Island, USA.
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Proud to be serving Rhode Islanders and building stronger communities for more than 100 years.
Film credit: Kelly Riley of High Proof Films
The Boston Globe: A refugee family from Ukraine rebuilds in Rhode Island
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Nine months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Oleksandr Kreshchuk, 56, finds himself in America rebuilding his life from “zero level.”
Dorcas International Statement re: Migrants Sent to Martha's Vineyard
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As we have for more than 100 years, Dorcas International works to welcome all who seek refuge in Rhode Island. This is what we do, and we stand ready to help any and all, regardless of where they came from or how they got here.
Dorcas International chosen to run Immigration Legal Assistance and COVID-19 Recovery Program by Mayor Elorza & City of Providence
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Mayor Elorza, Community Partners Announce Immigration Legal Assistance and COVID-19 Recovery Program
Story Spotlight
“It’s very rare people recognize you for just being a human being.”
For Ada Uzia Boaz and Chance Boas living in Tanzania’s refugee camps meant surviving in very difficult conditions. A great deal of their time was spent waiting for food rations, clean drinking water – and especially – waiting decades for a permanent home. Despite the struggles, life went on amid the suffering.