THE REFUGEE SERVICES COLLABORATIVE OF GREATER CLEVELAND

The RSC is a group of organizations and individuals dedicated to serving international newcomers of all kinds–refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, and other disadvantaged migrants– across Northeast Ohio. We work together to provide a coordinated approach to support services that enable the long-term success and well-being of newcomers.

RSC Statement

As the great American experiment continues and we prepare for potential challenges in the months ahead, we, members of the Refugee Services Collaborative of Greater Cleveland (RSC) remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting and uplifting refugees, humanitarian parolees, asylees, immigrants, and all other international newcomers in our community.

For centuries, the United States has been a place where those seeking safety and opportunity can rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. We are proud that Northeast Ohio has been and will continue to be a beacon of hope for anyone looking to find and build a new home. Through our wide network of nonprofit organizations, schools, healthcare providers, government leaders, and community advocates, the RSC has welcomed more than 7,825 refugees to the region and helped support thousands of other international newcomers who have joined our community since 2014. We are stronger together, and that is something that will never change.

As we look ahead, the RSC is ready to face each challenge with resilience and purpose. This is a moment for us to unite with compassion and continue working together to uphold our belief that Cuyahoga County is stronger when refugees and international newcomers are fully welcomed and included in our community. Alongside our partners, leaders, and supporters, we will continue to serve, support, and advocate for all of our international newcomer communities.

Together, we will ensure Cuyahoga County is a place where everyone is safe, respected, and empowered to build a future. Please reach out if you need support or connection. We are here for you—and for each other. .

Hearts and Hands: A Resettlement Call to Action

> Between now and January 20th, Cuyaghoga County will be resettling refugees at nearly double the usual rate. Join the Refugee Services Collaborative’s efforts to ensure all international newcomers arriving in the coming weeks have a place to call home. Please email support@rsccleveland.org to get involved.

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• VOLUNTEER

  Work one-on-one with newly-arriving refugees (as a mentor, English teacher, conversation aide, children’s tutor, etc.). Or help set up apartments and do other behind-the-scenes work. Read more...

• EMPLOY

  Add dedicated, hard-working refugees to your staff. Refugees arrive in the U.S. authorized to work, and RSC members will help you find the best match of skills to needs. Read more...

• ADVOCATE

  Help us ensure that greater Cleveland is a welcoming place. This involves outreach and dialogue with our entire community, including businesses, government agencies, schools, health providers, neighbors. Read more...

• LEARN

  Find out more about refugees in Cleveland, why they are coming here, and the variety of ways that refugees enrich our communities and our lives. Read more...

• DONATE

  Your gently-used second-hand goods find new life in the homes of refugees. Clothing, furniture, bicycles, household goods—and, of course, monetary donations!—are all very welcome and needed. Read more...

• ENGAGE

  Connect with the RSC and with the refugees in our community. Read more...

WHAT MAKES A GREAT EMPLOYEE?

HARD-WORKING ... SKILLED ... CREATIVE ... DEDICATED ... TEAM PLAYER ... View this RSC brochure to read what employers have to say about hiring refugees.

COLLABORATIVE MEMBERS