This Tuesday, February 4th, you are welcome to join a free event that is part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series. DLS will be hosting author and activist Amer Zahr, who “will discuss his experience of growing up as a Palestinian-American. Zahr will also further explore comedy as a form of activism, and… Read More
Open Doors to Stand With the Community. Refugee leaders across the US who had for months braced themselves for an attack on services to refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and undocumented workers did not have long to wait. Within hours after his swearing in as 47th US President, Donald J Trump issued Executive Order “Realigning the… Read More
RPCVs of Wisconsin-Madison invites you to participate in the 44th annual Freeze for Food 5k/10k run/walk on March 1, 2025 to raise funds for Open Doors for Refugees. Whether you are returning to the race, or this is your first time, Freeze for Food is a great way to show up for our Madison refugees…. Read More
We are looking for volunteer childcare workers to support a class for refugee women on Madison’s northside. We hope to recruit a team of 6 that can cover 1 – 3 90-minute shifts per week, watching children ages 0 – 5 while their mothers learn English and other life skills. Please email [email protected] to express interest. The… Read More
Jason Mack sat down with Gil Halstead to discuss the future of resettlement and where our organization intersects. If you are looking to understand more about us and the people we serve, please take a listen to the conversation here: https://www.wortfm.org/open-doors-for-refugees-needed-now-more-than-ever/
We are seeking two more Volunteer Coordinators to co-lead the engagement of new volunteers interested in joining the exciting programs of Open Doors for Refugees (ODFR)! The coordinators fall into two roles: Volunteer coordination is a key function for the successful operation of ODFR and we aim to actively celebrate the contributions of all volunteers…. Read More
At Open Doors, we take in furniture and household items from the community to help set up homes for incoming refugees. If you’d like to take part, please check the list below for the latest of our needs. Please email [email protected] if you have items you wish to give! Thank you so much! Looking for… Read More
There was so much to do at this year’s picnic! Thank you all for joining in. Four Music Acts Delicious Food And Plenty of Activities! A big thank-you goes to Syrcus Lomombe for the photos! Finally, a big thank-you to this year’s sponsors!
This September 15th, join us at the upcoming potluck for a series of fun family-friendly activities! Soccer, crafts, dance lessons, and more. Learn more here: A Fall Potluck in the Park And see what music acts we have planned. Madison Reading Project For the full event, the Madison Reading Project will have their Big Red… Read More
On September 16th, program experts will present a program overview, recent updates to the application process, new resources and tools available to sponsors, and ways to help prevent the spread of misinformation about Welcome Corps. Time: September 16, 5:30pm to 7:00pm CST Location: [redacted] Please register to reserve your spot!
