RefugeeOne

@Refugee_One

RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.

Chicago, IL
refugeeone.org
Joined August 2011
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  1. Jun 21

    In spite of fewer arrivals, we continue to help refugees like Selam, who found a third shift factory job earning $10/hr upon arrival. We recently helped prepare her for an interview at , where she was offered a job earning $16/hr plus benefits!

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  2. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    “It’s important to remember that refugees don’t get to choose where they’re resettled, and that it’s incredibly difficult to be selected for resettlement in the first place.” -Jims Porter of – At Salesforce.com

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  3. Jun 12

    Looking to give back this summer? Help collect items for our upcoming Back to School Drive for refugee youth! More info at:

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  4. Jun 6

    Thanks to and for sharing their own immigration stories and showing bipartisan support for refugees and immigrants!

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    Jun 5

    One of my favorite pieces you guys did. Amazing cc:

    AH and we won Multiplatform Storytelling for “Welcome to Refugee High,” a piece researched/written by , beautifully visualized by , w/ audio from and design/graphics - GO TEAM!
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  6. Jun 4

    Dial (202) 224-3121 to ask your representatives to pressure the Administration to pick up the pace of resettlement!

    JUST RELEASED: RCUSA Arrivals Tracker. From May 14-28 only 829 refugees arrived to safety in the US bringing the total arrivals this fiscal year to a mere 13,785, more than 16,000 lives behind schedule. We are ready to welcome, but ?
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  7. May 24

    We're proud to have welcomed Sorayya and her family to Chicago and stand ready to continue welcoming refugee families like theirs!

    Sorayya Rezai, a teenage refugee from Afghanistan, has been through so much. With help from friends and neighbors, she and her family are eagerly learning how to become Americans.
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    May 20

    Refugee resettlement in the US today is at a historic low. The Trump Administration is doing everything they can to sabotage refugee resettlement. We will not stop supporting and fighting for the most vulnerable. RT to raise awareness.

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    May 16

    must-read: The steepest decline has been in the number of Muslims who have been resettled. In fiscal 2016, 38,900 Muslim refugees came to the United States..The following year, that number fell to 22,861. This fiscal year, just 2,107 have arrived.

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  10. May 17

    Despite a slow down in arrivals, we continue to welcome refugees--like the family we greeted at O'Hare this afternoon. Chicago stands ready to welcome refugees! ?

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    May 15

    The Adm is not on track to meet its goals for 2018 refugees. It should be about 20,000 down from more that 100,000 in the last year of the Obama Adm. As a result, 1 of the city’s 6 local resettlement programs closed.

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  12. May 11

    Join us this Wednesday 5/16 as we team up with 's and for a spring trends fashion event benefiting RefugeeOne!

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  13. May 10

    Thanks to the 600+ people who gathered in support of refugees at our annual gala on Saturday, May 5! Check out these highlights from the special night:

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  14. May 4

    Hey, fans! Check out our benefiting refugees for 2 VIP tickets to the SOLD OUT Chicago show on 8/20. Plus: Cubs vs. Sox tix, dining & vacation packages, and much more!

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    May 3

    BREAKING: Reports suggest the White House is considering moving refugee programs out of the State Department. This could have devastating implications for refugee resettlement.

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    May 2

    Do you like deals? Do you like supporting refugees? Are you, perhaps, in the Chicago area? This is for you! , tickets, and more for a good cause. Get on it!

    Lollapalooza & Hamilton tix? Vacations to London & Paris? Our silent auction has it all, and every purchase supports in Chicago! Browse & bid online ‘till 8:20 p.m. Saturday. Happy bidding!
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  17. May 2

    Looking for weekend plans? Grab some friends and come to our Late Night Party this Saturday! Open bar, live music, and all in support of refugees in Chicago. See you on the dance floor!

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  18. May 2

    Lollapalooza & Hamilton tix? Vacations to London & Paris? Our silent auction has it all, and every purchase supports in Chicago! Browse & bid online ‘till 8:20 p.m. Saturday. Happy bidding!

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  19. Apr 30

    Check out this segment on where our Executive Director Melineh Kano discusses the impact of Trump Administration policies on refugee resettlement. ?

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    Apr 30

    "We have to bear responsibility," he said, referencing the world’s more than 65 million refugees.

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