Position Title: Director of ProgramsReports To: Executive Director (ED)Compensation: $60,000 plus benefits including health care. Location: Remote-based, with regular in-person meetings in and around the greater Madison area. Download the job description: Director of Programs PDF Position Overview Open Doors for Refugees is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Programs to help lead and… Read More
This August 22nd, join your fellow supporters for an evening of soccer and community at the Forward Madison soccer match and support Open Doors for Refugees! A portion of all ticket sales and additional donations will help fund the many services we provide, supporting local refugees through furniture, job training, language learning and more. Event Details
Open Doors for Refugees’ annual community potluck picnic took place on Sunday, June 21 at Elver Park. This year’s event ran on Father’s Day, with inclement weather, and at a new location. Despite these factors, at least 200 members of the Madison community came together to celebrate refugee families! Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars kicked… Read More
Rain or shine, join Open Doors for Refugees at the annual community potluck picnic! This event is free, open to the public, has family-friendly activities, live music, and an international potluck luncheon. Welcome and connect with refugee families who are making their home in Madison. Please RSVP at our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1332003042074441/ Sunday, June 21From… Read More
We recently talked with Monica Nolan to learn about her experiences leading Jewish Social Services. Q: Before beginning your work at JSS, you started a sustainable agriculture LLC, Driftless Commons Farm. Could you tell us about that and how that led to where you are today? A: After nearly two decades in nonprofit leadership and administration, most… Read More
Join the Retired Peace Corps Volunteers of Madison and Open Doors for Refugees on Saturday, March 7th for the 45th annual Freeze for Food 5K/10K walk or run. Since 1982, Freeze for Food has brought people together to support food security and community-building. Whether you run, walk, or donate, every step and dollar helps create a stronger, more inclusive Madison! Registration for the… Read More
As we know, refugees are now arriving in very limited numbers. Although some who arrived earlier still have needs that volunteers may be able to support, furnishing apartments for refugee families – a major activity for Open Doors in the past – is not currently a large need. In response to this shift, Open Doors for… Read More
At least 250 attendees made it to the June 22nd potluck picnic. Thanks to them, our volunteers, and Syrcus Lomombe’s photography, we got a bunch of amazing photos. It was a hot day! But the pavilion is on a hill, and so we got a great breeze along with the shade. The Potluck Live Music… Read More
A huge thank-you goes out to Zendesk for being the host sponsor at this year’s picnic. This sponsorship helps keep our organization moving forward despite the many complications that have come about in the last few months. Zendesk is a customer and employee experience company with a Midwest hub in Madison. This gift comes from the Zendesk Social… Read More
Guest Author: Esther Ama S. Ptak, Executive Director Greetings from the African Center! I’d like to take a moment to introduce ourselves, outline our programs, and let you knowhow you might get involved with our work. Thank you for reading. Our mission is to empower African immigrants and low-income residents throughservice, education, entrepreneurship, engagement, and… Read More
