Open Doors for Refugees

Helping refugees make a home in the Madison area

About
- Who We Are
  - Open Doors for Refugees
    Open Doors for Refugees is a volunteer-driven organization based in Madison, Wisconsin whose mission is to help refugees make a home in the Madison area.
- Who Are Refugees?
  - Who are Refugees?
    People who have fled their country to escape persecution, violence, or war are refugees.
    Refugees in Wisconsin
    Between 2019 and 2021, 1,254 refugees have settled in Wisconsin.
- Community Resources
  - Community Resources
  - Legal Resources
  - Jobs
  - Rent / Billing Assistance
  - Healthcare
  - Food
  - Transportation
  - Internet
  - Diapers & Menstrual Care
  - ESL
- Our Partners
  - Partnering Organizations
    A huge thanks goes to these neighboring organizations that make it possible for us to fulfill our mission.
- Contact Us
  - Contact Us
    General: [email protected]
    
    Donate Furniture and Household Items: [email protected]
    
    Volunteering Inquiries: [email protected]
    
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpenDoorsForRefugees/
- DEI Statement
  - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    Everything we do is designed to help refugees overcome challenges in housing, employment, culture, and language (to name a few), ultimately making Madison a place of greater equity and inclusion.
    Read our full statement.
What We Do
- Upcoming Meetings & Events
  - Upcoming Meetings
    We regularly host and partake in community events to support our newest neighbors.
    Upcoming Events
    We host a series of events throughout the year.
- Programs
  - Our Programs
    We have a variety of programs that directly benefit refugees.
  - Home Setup for Recent Arrivals
  - Transportation (rides)
  - Bus System Training
  - Free Bikes for Adults & Kids
  - ESL Tutoring & Mentorship
  - Childcare for Afghan Moms Learning ESL
  - Childcare Support for Health & Wellness Classes
  - Rental Assistance for Recent Arrivals
  - Winter Wear
  - Food Gift Cards for Recent Arrivals
  - Sewing Machines & Supplies
  - Events
Newsletters & Articles
- Past Newsletters
  - Past Newsletters
    Every month, Open Doors for Refugees releases a newsletter.
    Sign up to begin receiving email updates every other month.
- Open Doors in the News
  - Open Doors in the News
    A timeline of articles and other media that reference our work.
- Refugee Stories
- Community Updates
  - Community Updates
    News posts about ODFR and our interactions with the local community and updates about past ODFR events.
- World News
  - World News
    Posts about current world affairs.
- Special Topics
  - Special Topics
    Posts that go into detail about major world events and other important topics. We tend to keep these updated over time.

Media Kit

This page provides a collection of assets and information about our organization to help the media, partner organizations, and other interested parties talk about Open Doors for Refugees.

Thank you for your interest in sharing our message and mission!

Brochure & Leaflets

We provide a brochure, leaflet kit, and table signs for display and distribution at Open Doors for Refugees and partner events.

Download the 2026 Brochure (PDF)

Download leaflet kit (PDF)

Download table sign (PDF)

Three panels from the Open Doors for Refugees 2026 Brochure

Official Logo

Download logo (PNG)

Download logo (SVG)

Download white logo (SVG)

Newsletter

Open Doors for Refugees publishes a bi-monthly newsletter.

Recent newsletters in printable PDF format:

A complete archive of our newsletter can be found on our Newsletters page.

Contact & Social Media Accounts

Facebook: @OpenDoorsForRefugees

Instagram: @opendoorsforrefugees

Bluesky: @odfr.org

Please direct media inquiries to Executive Director Jason Mack: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980

March 16, 2027

Learn more: https://hias.org/news/on-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-refugee-act-of-1980/

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