Our families

Our families come to the US and quickly become contributing members of our society. While we are excited about their progress we want to respect their privacy. We will share general information about them here.

Who are refugees?

A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so. War and ethnic, tribal and religious violence are leading causes of refugees fleeing their countries. They go through a rigorous screening process and we welcome them to the US to get a second chance at building a new life for their families. Learn more here: What is a Refugee? Definition and Meaning | USA for UNHCR (unrefugees.org)

A few places that our families have come from

We never know where our next family is coming from or what they are escaping. Here are some places that our families have come from so far:

Democratic Republic of Congo

Since 1996, conflict in eastern DRC has led approximately six million deaths. The First Congo War (1996—1997), began in the wake of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide

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Venezuela

More than 7.7 million people have left Venezuela in search of protection and a better life. Most refugees and migrants from Venezuela arriving in neighboring countries are families with children, pregnant women, elderly people, and people with disabilities. Many are facing poverty and struggling to survive

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Our next family

Our next family will be arriving as soon as we raise our target of $10,000 for this year. Your donation can make a difference in difference in our family’s life. It can be the difference between them having a chance, and not having one at all. Donate below or reach out to see how else you can help.