Welcome to Refugee Support Services of the Carolinas, Inc.
We are a grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 organization in Charlotte, North Carolina that serves the refugee population in our community.
We believe that every refugee, after they arrive, should have the opportunity not just to survive in American society, but to thrive.
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| Kher, picking vegetables at a Refugee Support Services picnic |
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Mission Statement
The Mission of Refugee Support Services, Inc. is to support refugee families in their goal to achieve self sufficiency through programs and education that empower them to thrive in the US.
Refugee Support Services, Inc. aims to:
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Connect refugees to the greater Charlotte community by facilitating reciprocal relationships between refugees and Americans through the Fruitful Friendships Program
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Teach self-sufficiency skills to refugees, empowering them to thrive in American society through our Help Centers
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Educate Americans about refugees and the refugee population in their community
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| Ploi K. with a Queens University Student |
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Refugee Support Services, Inc. works alongside many excellent organizations in Charlotte that serve the refugee community, including:
Myers Park United Methodist Church
Sports Outreach
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
Forest Hill Church
Society of St. Andrew's Gleaning Network
Refugee Office of Catholic Social Services
Central Piedmont Community College
Weddington United Methodist Church
Covenant United Methodist Church
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Mental Health Association
Refugee Support Services, Inc. aims to stay connected to these organizations so that services are not duplicated and refugees are well-served!
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