ROCHESTER
GLOBAL REFUGEE SERVICES
Our Work
Humanitarian Support and community integration are at the core of our strategy. We invest heavily in supporting refugee families with the basic necessary services need to build confidence, self-sufficiency from the first-hand experience of former refugees. Learn more about the causes we are passionate about and get in touch with us to see how you can get involved
Case Management
Immigration ServicesImmigration-related applications and servicesMatching immigration lawyers with families in need of immigration related helpAssist in obtaining accommodating and beneficial immigrant/refugee-centric resources. Case ManagementAssisting in applying for social services since most of the New Americans get their support from the Department of Social Services before they are employed.Referral to specific services and resources based on the family needsCommunity outreach to new American families to help us identify challenges the family may be facing since cultural and language barriers becomes an issue in terms of reaching out for helpAssisting in finding affordable housing that fits their budgetAssist in mail reading and responding to them
Job Readiness Training
The program will focus on employee training programs utilizing scenarios of different industries “Know-How” driven by a single measure/goal of providing jobs and a potential career for course participants. This will build readiness, life skills, resume, writing, interviewing skills, successful employment experiences, confidence, and address employee expectations. We will combine classroom theory with sustainable job skills with job placement upon completion.Financial Literacy. Credit building, Budgeting, Opening Bank Account and Referrals to Business Start-Ups
Civic/Community Engagement
The main purpose of civic and community engagement is to bring cultural awareness, family integration, and civic responsibility as part of the new community assisting them in getting involved in things that matter to both their families and the community at large.The goal would be to instill confidence, take responsibility for their families, increase participation in exercising their voting rights, self-advocacy, and participate in the American dream of business and homeownership. Through a series of activities like National Night Out Events, Cultural Performance and food nights, small business tabling, cultural /history presentations, Civic events/workshops, that include small business start-ups for New Americans and more we will obtain this goal.This program creates a bridge between New American Communities and their new home through “One-Stop Service Shop”.Advocating for immigrants/refugees and providing consultation services for advocacy agencies.
After School Learning Center
Where students from third grade to high school will benefit based on individual needs. Curriculum support is designed to provide resources for children of moderate economic means while helping ELLs (English Language Learners) gain English fluency, solidify academic gains, and develop social skills in a fun, low-pressure learning environment. We will help every student reach their educational potential by working directly with on-site educators, and parents to better assess the needs of the child toward success. Our priority will be to incorporate constant communication between program staff, the school, and parents to ensure needs are met, parents are engaged, and every child is given a chance to succeed. This program will allow kids to avoid negative exposures to unsupervised street activities that can be harmful to them and will encompass a summer program that will help with language fluency, and experiential learning. We will strive to provide differentiated education based on each student’s previous exposure to academics.