The Refugee Center

Happy Black History Month from the Refugee Center! This year marks the 100th anniversary of BHM, initially established by Carter G. Woodson as a single week in 1926. We commemorate the contributions & rich history of Black Americans in the face of exploitation & injustice.

Happy Lunar New Year!
Chúc mừng năm mới!
新年快樂 !

This Giving Tuesday, we ask you to support The Refugee Center in supporting our local immigrant and refugee community.

What began as an unprecedented year for refugee resettlement was cut short on January 20th, when the Trump Administration halted all refugee arrivals. In spite of this, our Refugee Resettlement Team continues to provide services for those who arrived prior to January 20th, as well as for the few cases that traveled outside of the resettlement process.

Our multilingual Client Services Team offers comprehensive case management services to all foreign-born clients. In the past 12 months, The Refugee Center has served over 3,500 unduplicated clients in East Central Illinois. Services include assistance with public benefit and basic immigration applications, interpretations, document translations and client accompaniment to essential appointments.

Many of our clients, of all statuses, are fearful of ICE and family separation. It will take a monumental effort to overcome these obstacles. With your support we will continue to stand firm and provide essential services for our immigrant neighbors.

We greatly appreciate your support of our organization’s mission. Please visit the link above or scan the QR code to donate today.