JOIN US AS WE WELCOME OUR
REFUGEE NEIGHBORS
WELCOMING
THE REFUGEES AMONG US
Interfaith-RISE facilitates and supports the self-sufficiency and community integration of refugees and asylees from across the world through affordable housing, English language proficiency, employment services, and cultural orientation, and by providing access to social, mental health, and healthcare services in Central and Southern New Jersey.
Interfaith-RISE draws strength and vision from its multi-cultural and multi-faith coalition that welcomes and promotes respect for refugees from diverse traditions and backgrounds. Interfaith-RISE is an official affiliate site of the US Committee for Refugees & Immigrants (USCRI).
Are you a recent refugee arrival within the past 5 years?
Please call 732-357-0590 or email info@interfaithrise.org to find out if you are eligible for our services.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot see walk-ins on the same day. An appointment will be made so the client can return at a future date.
We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 8th for the 12th Annual I-RISE Community Walk from 2-4pm.
For this year’s theme, we’ve created our own holiday – Interfaith-Dependence Day. Loving your neighbor is patriotic and we want to celebrate our immigrant neighbors and the great people who support them!
Come out to hear stories from our community partners who have built deep connections with I-RISE client families. Invite your neighbors so we can spread the word and connect with new folks who care about our immigrant neighbors.
Want to get a jump on making a donation? Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit our web page Feel free to share this flyer far and wide by downloading this PDF.
We also encourage you to REGISTER prior to the walk. Questions? Contact fida@interfaithrise.org We look forward to seeing you!
Our goal this year is $200,000. Several generous donors have pledged to match up to $90,000 so far! CAN YOU HELP US REACH THAT GOAL? Your donation will support:
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Job readiness training
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Rent
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Utilities
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Medicine
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Legal services
for our clients who are struggling to survive in these very challenging times. Thank you! https://interfaithrise.org/donate/
Get the Latest Updates on SNAP and Medicaid/NJ Family Care by clicking on these links:
Federal Changes to SNAP – Up-to-Date details about eligibility
Staying on SNAP – Details about specific requirements
Federal Changes to NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid – Details about who is currently eligible
Visit our Legal Resources page for a dowloadable guide on Family Emergency Planning in multiple languages.
Get the latest updates on Public Charge as it relates to Green Card applicants.
Refugee Support Services
I-RISE offers services to many immigrant populations who have been in the U.S. for 5 years or less, including Cuban/Haitian Entrants, Asylees, Refugees, and Special Immigrant Visa holders. If you know someone who might be eligible, have them scan the QR code on one of the attached flyers (available in several languages) to see if they qualify.
The I-RISE October Newsletter is now available for viewing!
Highlights this month include:
*I-RISE Annual Walk on Nov 8th!
*I-RISE Client featured on Univision
*Client expresses gratitude in powerful testimonial
*New GG Cafe Video!
Click on the links below for essential services for new arrivals
Basic Essentials
Refugee Health Promotion
Transportation
School Information
Parent Resources
I-RISE Downloadable PDFs
Employment Resources – Southern NJ: This document contains addresses for One Stop Career centers in the southern NJ area, staffing agencies, direct hiring managers, and employers who support and hire refugees.
ESL Resources and Contacts – Southern NJ: This document contains information about the various organizations that provide English Language Learning instruction.
School Enrollment – This document details step-by-step instructions on how to register your child for school + info about before and aftercare, pre-school, etc.
Mercer County Resources
This document includes resources specific to Mercer County such as Transportation, Medical, Food, and Employment. Available in Haitian Creole and English
Knowing Your Rights + Legal Services: This document contains info on how to deal with ICE, how to use a Red Card, and Legal Services throughout NJ.
Driver’s License – Steps to Follow: This document details the identification items that you need, the written test, scheduling appointments, the road test, etc.
NJ Family Care: Information in Haitian Creole
Monmouth & Ocean Counties Resources: This document contains a wide variety of resources beyond the basics, such as LGBTQ info, child protection, developmental & intellectual disability, domestic abuse, etc.
The work of Interfaith-RISE can only be done with the help of our community! Volunteer or Donate today!
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