“My husband was shot and almost killed in Syria and became a quadriplegic. We were resettled in the U.S. PRSG was a saving grace for us. It gave us community and people who helped us navigate a new life. It helped me identify the strengths I had inside me to learn English, learn how to drive, and to become a leader for other families who came after me.” —Shamsa (Faaten) Abdulhayy, Syrian refugee, PRSG client since December 2016
current prsg refugees:
297
current prsg volunteers:
113
Want to have a donation drive?
Do you belong to a community group, church, scouting group, medical practice, etc that wants to do a cleaning supplies and toiletries drive for our monthly supply bags? PRSG is now supporting more than 80 refugee families. That’s a lot of laundry soap and shampoo! Let us know if you can help. Fred Meyer or any gift cards are also great.
Please contact us at: Donations@pdxrsg.org. Every little bit helps ... Thank you very much!
Please contact us at: Donations@pdxrsg.org. Every little bit helps ... Thank you very much!
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ONE WORLD ... ONE HUMANITY
Welcoming Refugees To
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The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. Oregon has always taken in refugees & immigrants from all over the world, and has been partaking in their aid and is determined to continue its efforts.
The Portland Refugee Support Group (PRSG) is dedicated to helping refugee families integrate into our society with ease and comfort, welcoming them with open arms and making them feel like family. |
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OUR mission
Our mission at PRSG is to empower refugees through education, life skills training, and social support. We focus on helping refugee families acclimate to life in America and become familiar with their community.
OUR core values
OUR vision
A community where refugees feel they belong – a place where they are safe, prosperous, and able to pursue happiness.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Get InvolvedWe are proud to have a GREAT group of volunteers to help the refugee families with their day-to-day needs. However, there is always a need for more volunteers, as they aren't always available. We encourage you to reach out to us, join our team, and change a family's life.
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Here's how you can get involved:
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Help Us Help The Refugee Families
Please sign up as soon as possible so we can connect you to a needy refugee family. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and hope to be working with you soon for the betterment of our world.
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How Many Refugees Are There?
There are more than 68 million people in the world today that have been forcibly displaced.
About 25 million people worldwide have fled to other countries as refugees, and more than half of them are children. Most only make it as far as a neighboring country where they’re herded into camps and cities and forced to struggle to survive on their hosts’ limited, and often dwindling, resources.
Less than 1% of the world's refugees are given the opportunity to restart their lives in a new country, and a small number of them get to live in wealthy countries like the US, Canada and the UK.
About 3 million refugees have been resettled in the US since 1980. An average of about 80,000 refugees arrive in the US each year. But since 2016, the US has only resettled 33,000 refugees.
Since 1980, more than 64,000 refugees have resettled in Oregon. An average of about 1,000 refugees have arrived in Oregon each year since 2002.
The refugee admissions/vetting process is very strict and thorough, and can take up to 18 to 24 months. When the refugees finally reach the host country they need all the help they can get.
There are more than 68 million people in the world today that have been forcibly displaced.
About 25 million people worldwide have fled to other countries as refugees, and more than half of them are children. Most only make it as far as a neighboring country where they’re herded into camps and cities and forced to struggle to survive on their hosts’ limited, and often dwindling, resources.
Less than 1% of the world's refugees are given the opportunity to restart their lives in a new country, and a small number of them get to live in wealthy countries like the US, Canada and the UK.
About 3 million refugees have been resettled in the US since 1980. An average of about 80,000 refugees arrive in the US each year. But since 2016, the US has only resettled 33,000 refugees.
Since 1980, more than 64,000 refugees have resettled in Oregon. An average of about 1,000 refugees have arrived in Oregon each year since 2002.
The refugee admissions/vetting process is very strict and thorough, and can take up to 18 to 24 months. When the refugees finally reach the host country they need all the help they can get.
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