Posts that go into detail about major world events and other important topics. These are updated over time to stay relevant.
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
It is our goal at Open Doors for Refugees to make information accessible about similar organizations that support newly arrived refugees in other states. Here you will find information about resources in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Human Services maintains a list of community service agencies serving immigrants. Click here to view the full list… Read More
It is our goal at Open Doors for Refugees to make information accessible about similar organizations that support newly arrived refugees in other states. Here you will find information about resources in Iowa. To access the New Iowan Resource Directory, a list created by the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa of services and programs for… Read More
Many organizations across Minnesota offer their services to newly arrived refugees. We’d like to include some of them here.
This list includes organizations that span the Twin Cities, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and many others.
Open Doors for Refugees recognizes that the situation in the Middle East is complex and multifaceted, affecting both the Palestinian and Israeli communities. We recognize the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of all people in the region, including both Palestinian and Israeli citizens. We denounce every kind of terrorism, call for the release… Read More
In addition to Open Doors for Refugees, there are numerous organizations across Wisconsin dedicated to supporting refugees as they make a home in their new community. This list is an ongoing effort. Know of another organization outside of Dane County that helps refugees make a home in Wisconsin? Email [email protected] to let us know! By… Read More
The Wait for Housing in New York City This summer, New York City is struggling to find homes for a record number of asylum-seekers. The city’s “right-to-shelter” protections are meant to guarantee a bed in a homeless shelter for anyone who needs it. With almost 100,000 migrants arriving in New York since spring 2022, the… Read More
On June 14, 2023, a fishing boat carrying an estimated 750 people capsized off the coast of Greece. At last count, 104 survivors have been rescued, at least 78 people have died, and hundreds of passengers are still missing. Nearly all those on board were refugees from Afghanistan and Pakistan. The International Organization for Migration… Read More
We at Open Doors for Refugees express our horror at the unnecessary and vicious war in Ukraine. We support a peaceful solution to the crisis and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and with Russians protesting the war. We salute the hospitality and generosity of people in Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Slovakia, Romania, Russia, Belarus,… Read More
Open Doors for Refugees stands with Haitian migrants and supports their right to seek asylum in the United States. In accordance with human rights laws and protocol, we expect our government to treat these Haitian asylum seekers with respect and dignity. Instead, thousands have been deported back to Haiti, where resources and humanitarian aid are… Read More
