This September 15th, join us and a variety of music acts at the upcoming potluck!Learn more here: A Fall Potluck in the Park Forward Marching Band 12pm – 12:45pm A community-building collective of artists will kick things off around the pavilion.https://www.facebook.com/ForwardMarchingBand/ Gloria Hays 1pm – 2pm Returning artist Gloria Hays will be back with her… Read More
This is regarding the 2024 picnic! Join Open Doors for Refugees at the annual community potluck picnic, which will feature family-friendly activities, delicious food, and live music entertainment, providing a perfect opportunity for resettled refugees and long-term Madison residents to come together and build community. Sunday, September 15from 12pm to 4pm Olin Park – 1156… Read More
Madison-based Open Doors for Refugees seeks a dedicated, energetic, inspirational, and experienced leader to become our Executive Director. If you are passionate about enriching our community by welcoming and supporting refugees, this may be the perfect job for you! Position Title: Executive Director Organization: Open Doors for Refugees (ODFR) Location: Madison, WI (primarily remote with… Read More
A Restrictive, Dangerous Government Action On June 5th, 2024, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) significantly restricting asylum access at the southern border. The EO aims to deter immigration by limiting the number of immigrants who can enter the country, barring asylum seekers for temporary periods, and increasing screening requirements for other forms of… Read More
Open Doors for Refugees is a volunteer-driven organization. We’d like to take a moment to appreciate the many people who support us and organizations like us. Not sure how you can help? Please email [email protected]. We will be happy to get back to you. See some of our latest needs: https://odfr.org/volunteer/ Every person that steps… Read More
This March 2nd at 12pm and 1pm, please join us at the Vilas Park Shelter to support refugees and food security! This 5K/10K run and walk is organized by the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPVC) of Wisconsin – Madison. The event welcomes not only runners, but also families, strollers, dogs on leashes, and all Wisconsinites… Read More
Open Doors for Refugees is happy to announce that we have hired our first Executive Director. This is a major step in the growth of this volunteer-driven organization. Cecilia is a bilingual immigrant from Argentina. She has worked in the Madison community since 2003. Cecilia has more than 20 years of experience providing services and… Read More
Last week, Leadership Council representatives Madeline, Margaret, and Sallie attended the Dane County Office of Immigration Affairs luncheon celebrating the awesome work this unique county office has done this past year. Immigrant allies working in government, social services, education, and law gathered to connect and reflect on challenges and accomplishments in immigrant advocacy in Dane… Read More
This Friday Night, YID VICIOUS will be performing at the North Street Cabaret! The show, featuring klezmer music for all ages, will benefit Open Doors for Refugees. Learn more at the North Street Cabaret website: https://www.northstreetcabaret.com/events/2022/10/13/yid-vicious-klezmer-ensemble-benefit-for-united-help-ukraine
What a marvelous Open Doors Thanksgiving 2023! A huge thanks goes to all of our mighty 63 volunteers who welcomed 48 children and 52 adults for a celebratory total of 163! Francine Butoto & Emmanuel opened festivities with two songs in Swahili. (See Francine and her four kids on YouTube) The 10 turkeys were delicious! We ate 8, did a drawing for one, and gave… Read More
