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Columbus receives $6.6M to help migrants and refugees 

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Columbus receives $6.6M to help migrants and refugees 

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“Columbus receives a $6.6M federal grant to help migrants and refugees.”

This is a recent article on the federal funding for shelter, transportation, food, and other services to migrants seeking asylum in the city. Currently, refugees are living in “hostels.”

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Columbus receives $6.6M federal grant to help migrants and refugees

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FEMA awarded the city a $6.6 million grant to provide shelter for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

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This is an organization located across southern Ohio that provides refugees with placement services, case management, employment, and mentoring for youths ages 15-24. The organization also gives additional ways for us to help (donating, volunteer work, etc.)

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Refugee Resettlement Services - Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio

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Refugee Resettlement Services Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio welcomes refugees escaping persecution, war and violence in their homelands and empowers them to build new lives and become self-sufficient in a welcoming community. Since 1980, Catholic Charities has resettled thousands of refugees from all over the world in Greater Cincinnati, beginning with refugees from Vietnam during the […]

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This is an organization dedicated to providing resources for refugees in the Columbus area. It is a nonprofit located about ten minutes from Beechcroft High School. Could be used for volunteer and donation opportunities.

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Our Response to COVID-19:

We are committed to protecting the community. As a social service agency dedicated to helping others, our offices are open only in a limited capacity-by appointment only and face masks are required. Our staff will continue to provide services to clients remotely through phone, email, and online technologies. For assistance, please call our main office numbers: 614-437-9941 in Columbus, 216-456-9630 in Cleveland, and 419-469-2529 in Toledo. To access our interpreting services, contact 614-581-4357 in Columbus and 614-581-6727 in Cleveland.
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US Together is Committed to Serving the New American Population

Guided by humanitarian and human rights values, US Together assists refugees and immigrants escaping wars, violence, tyranny, and extreme poverty to find a safe haven in Ohio; facilitates their resettlement and social, civic, and economic integration through client-centered and culturally appropriate services; advocates on their behalf; and helps them build vibrant communities.

US Together Inc. was founded in 2003 in response to the growing needs of refugees and immigrants in Central Ohio, now serving communities statewide through offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Toledo. US Together is a mutual assistance agency, which means it was started by and is still run by former refugees. The agency's founders have worked with immigrant and refugee populations since 1993.

What We Do

US Together provides a variety of refugee and immigrant integration programs around Ohio. Click on the icons below to learn more about each program, or visit Our Offices to learn what is offered in your city.

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"As the United States continues to debate the future of immigrants and refugees, families from all over the world are suffering from stress, trauma and anguish. We encourage you to support our organization through advocacy, volunteer work, and the gift of donations."
Help US Together make a difference in the world by donating, volunteering, and following us. Every penny, minute, and click counts.

Our Offices

Founded in 2003 in response to the needs of refugees and immigrants in Central Ohio, US Together is proud to now offer programs across the state of Ohio through offices in Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo.

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We are committed to protecting the community. As a social service agency dedicated to helping others, our offices are open only in a limited capacity-by appointment only and face masks are required. Our staff will continue to provide services to clients remotely through phone, email, and online technologies.

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Located near Olentangy, Cris offers grants, employment, family services, legal services, health, newcomer help, and resources for refugees in Columbus. I worry how refugees who do not speak English can read this or know about it.

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Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS) is an independent non-profit organization that serves the refugee and immigrant populations in Central Ohio.

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The United Nations website is dedicated to giving information and resources about their organization, and how they help in each department. More specifically, the article about defines and discusses “refugees”, the UNHCR, the global impacts of refugees, support for the camps, climate change impact, and how we can help

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The New American Program focuses on civil responsibility, leadership development, Language access, partnership, and equity and innovation. They help immigrants and refugees contribute and take part in the civic, social, economic, and cultural life of Columbus.

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Welcome to the City of Columbus! We are the 14th largest city in the United States, and our community is made up of more than 155,000 people who were born in other countries. Our city also has at least 330 businesses owned by people from different countries, and 6,700 students…

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This article addressing current presidential candidates stances on immigration, which would affect the refugee crisis and what is being done about it

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Maria Sacchetti, Anthony Rivera, Abbie Cheeseman, Justine McDaniel

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Harris vs. Trump on immigration: Where they stand on the issue

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Here’s how the immigration policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

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The city of Columbus does have resources for immigrants and refugees, even if they are not always highly publicized. There is a clear effort to implement federal procedures on a state level.

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Awesome presentation! So many helpful respurces!

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So many pathways of solutions!

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I was moved by your volunteer focus! Also, I really liked your big question about tension.