Programs

Home Furnishings and Supplies

We provide furniture and supplies for newly arrived families. When they first arrive to their new home, it has already been furnished for them.

This is also supported by our Donation Pickup team. With the continued pause of the United States Refugee Assistance Program, we’ve partnered with Centro Hispano and the African Center for Community Development to provide furnishings for the people that they support.

In Partnership With

• Centro Hispano
• African Center for Community Development
• Jewish Social Services
• Welcome Corp

Transportation (rides)

We drive people to various appointments. (25 – 50 rides per month, currently)

In Partnership With

• Jewish Social Services
• African Center for Community Development

Bus System Training

We provide training on the use of Madison’s bus system.

In Partnership With

• Madison Metro Transit

Free Bikes for Adults & Kids

We connect refugee children with Wheels for Winners & Bikes for Kids to provide bikes for them, as needed.

With Wheels for Winners, the recipients are asked to perform a public service in return.

In Partnership With

• Wheels for Winners
• Bikes for Kids

Community Connections (pilot)

This program meets refugees’ current needs to support them in gaining self-sufficiency and knowledge for what Dane County has to offer.

We provide one-on-one mentorship to refugees who are seeking help with a particular challenge. This includes finding a job, navigating the school system, learning English, or whatever skills they are looking to acquire.

Workforce Development

We assist the Catholic Multicultural Center with food service job training. Relevant ESL and soft skills are part of the course.

In Partnership With

• Catholic Multicultural Center

Healthcare Pathways (pilot)

We work one on one with newcomers to help them enter into or progress in the healthcare field.

We provide language assistance, computer literacy, career coaching, resume and interview help, among other things.

In Partnership With

• African Center for Community Development
• Agrace Hospice Care
• UW Health
• UW Center for Community and Non-Profit Studies

ESL Tutoring & Mentorship

Some of our volunteers directly assist or teach English as a second language.

In Partnership With

• Madison College
• Wisconsin Literacy

Childminding for Afghan Moms Learning ESL

Two-to-four times a week, we help take care of kids while their parents are taking ESL classes with the Literacy Network.

In Partnership With

• The Literacy Network
• Aldo Leopold Nature Center
• Madison International Partners

Winter Wear

We maintain a supply of donated cold-weather outerwear and clothing and provide that to the families we support, as needed.

In Partnership With

• Jewish Social Services
• Covenant Presbyterian Church

Food Gift Cards

We pay for grocery gift cards for families that need the financial assistance. In 2025, we have committed to $15,000 in funds for Jewish Social Services to provide to families.

In Partnership With

• Jewish Social Services

Refurbished Laptops

People in the Madison area occasionally donate laptops to us.

These are cleaned, wiped, tested, and set up with some basic software, to make sure that they can be of use to families.

In Partnership With

• African Center for Community Development

Sewing Machines & Supplies

We provide sewing supplies and machines to refugees who need them for personal and business use.

In Partnership With

• Jewish Social Services

Events

We host a yearly potluck picnic, Thanksgiving gathering, Freeze for Food, and more. Check out our calendar for the latest!

In Partnership With

• Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of WI–Madison, who we work with for Freeze for Food
• Christ Presbyterian Church, whose space we use for our yearly Thanksgiving event