A refugee girl in North Carolina proudly displays her new laptop. Over the past year, we provided hundreds of children with the tools they need to attend school online.
World Refugee Day is Sunday, June 20!
USCRI invites you to join us as we celebrate and honor the refugees we serve.
Their determination, courage, and perseverance inspire us every day.
Please join us for the following World Refugee Day events hosted by our field offices:
VIRTUAL (join from anywhere):
A Walk in Their Words On your own time
Take a walk and listen to the personal stories of refugees from all over the world. $30 fee includes access to the stories and a virtual gift bag, and supports USCRI's Albany, NY office. (Please select USCRI during the registration process.) Register/learn more. Questions? Email [email protected].
LOCATION-SPECIFIC:
Cleveland, OH Sunday, June 20, 3-7 pm
Michael Zone Recreation Center Park, 6301 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Local organizations serving refugees will host a resource fair and an informal soccer match for those who wish to play. Light snacks provided; social distancing will be maintained.
Colchester, VT The world music band A2VT will be performing a free public show at a local park in Burlington. Details will be posted on USCRI Vermont's Facebook page and the show will also be livestreamed on Facebook!
Des Moines, IA Throughout June
USCRI is joining with the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa for a host of events in the Des Moines area in June. Details.
Detroit, MI
Our Detroit office will be visiting refugee families in need and providing them with laptops and tablets. Stay tuned for heartwarming photos and video!
Erie, PA Thursday, June 17, 7-9 pm
With support from an Erie Arts and Culture Ignite Arts grant, we will kick off our summer series with a trio of Syrian musicians at Room 33 in downtown Erie. Come out to hear the dubmek, oud, and melodies around traditional middle Eastern music.
We need your help!
President Biden has significantly increased the number of refugees who will be admitted to the U.S. this year and we are busy ramping up to welcome many more people to their new homes and new communities.
But we can't do it without you. Please donate to USCRI today and help welcome your new neighbors from all around the world.For World Refugee Day, we are encouraging people to sign up as monthly donors. Your monthly gift will ensure we are ready to welcome each refugee family at a moment's notice.
