Shop For A Cause with Social Vest!

Social Vest is a way to shop online, the way you already do–and direct some of the proceeds to the charities you prefer!  The online stores donate a percent of their earnings to Social Vest, which goes into your account; pick a charity or non-profit–like RRISA!–and send the money along!

 

 

Georgia Gives Day

Thank you giving on December 6th. Georgia Center for Nonprofits reports that 7,245 Georgians gave over $782,225 to participating nonprofits. Don't forget that GAgivesday.org is active year-round and open for donations to RRISA.

Upcoming Volunteer Orientation

The next volunteer orientations will be

June 7, 2013 at 1pm
July 2, 2013 at 3 p.m.
July 17, 2013 at 1 p.m.

Please RSVP to marykathryn@rrisa.org

Pursuing the Dream

Meet Mohammad and Marzieh – resettled refugees, RRISA's Savings Match Program graduates, and small business owners. Thanks to Episcopal Migration Ministries for their work on this video production!

Double Your Donation!

Does your company have a matching gift program? Find out and increase your gift!
Remember, your donation of any amount can make a difference:
$50 could cover MARTA for a month.
$100 could pay utilities when a family can’t.
$250 could provide emergency food/supplies for a family.
$650 could cover a month's rent!
*Please note that RRISA will use funds as most needed; your donation may not be directly used in the ways listed above.

Donate Your Car

Support refugees by participating in our vehicle donation program. Funds from the sale of your car will go to RRISA to help families through important programs like emergency rent and emergency food. We accept cars, RVs, and boats. »More Information

acrownover@rrisa.org

 

Save The Date!
June 21 2013

 

Why wait until July 4th? 
Start the patriotic festivities early with us at Red, White and New at the Trolley Barn on Friday June 21st, 2013,
as we celebrate America's newest citizens and benefit RRISA.  

This inaugural celebration will offer elegant international cuisine, a live and silent auction, and a ceremony to honor U.S. Congressman Henry “Hank” Johnson with the Friend of Freedom award for his support for refugee rights.    

For event details and to purchase tickets:



To find out more about sponsorship opportunities,
please contact Development Director Amy Crownover at acrownover@rrisa.org.
 

RRISA would like to recognize our RWN sponsors:


 

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RRISA Has Moved!

 

Come See Us in Our New Space

Our new location offers:

• Accessibility: Located between I-85 and I-285 with a MARTA stop in parking lot.
• Safety: An area where clients and community can feel safe.
• Resources: Within walking distance to many resources (post office, grocery store).

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Who We Are:

 

RRISA's vision is that refugee families will become stable, financially independent, and productive members of the community, while preserving the ethnic and cultural identity that supports their dignity and self-esteem. Our immediate goal is to enable families to become financially self-sufficient.

We answer the humanitarian call to serve those fleeing from persecution, war, famine and extreme poverty by helping with:

• Immediate needs for shelter, food, clothes and medical care

• Employment

• Education and cultural orientation

• Individual, family and community identity

• Long-term healing

RRISA encourages our community members to volunteer and donate their time and resources to take responsibility for improving the plight of displaced and uprooted people. We are a bridge between local resources and refugees worldwide.
For more information, click on the "About Us" tab above.