Economic Impact Study showing positive effect on Northeast Ohio
First-of-its-kind study reveals that refugees led to 600+ jobs in Cleveland in 2012; nearly $50 million impact
CLEVELAND, OHIO –
What: On Monday, October 28, 2013, the Refugee Services Collaborative of Greater Cleveland (RSC) will release an Economic Impact Study detailing the employment and fiscal impacts of refugees and refugee service organizations in the Cleveland area in the benchmark year, 2012. The report shows a potentially substantial impact, especially in a region struggling with issues related to population loss.
The event will take place in the main lobby.
Please park in the uncovered spaces of the parking lot behind the building at 7821 Lake Avenue. Then take the elevator up to the lobby. Metered parking is also available on Detroit Avenue.
Why: Since 2000, the Cleveland area has received more than 4,500 refugees– legal residents of the U.S. who have fled their homelands due to the “well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.” Most refugees come from areas of conflict across the world, including Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Who: The Refugee Services Collaborative of Greater Cleveland (RSC) is a group of 13 Greater Cleveland organizations joined together to better serve the rising numbers of refugees resetting in Northeast Ohio. It includes the three Cuyahoga County refugee resettlement agencies and area school systems, healthcare providers, government agencies, and community and faith-based organizations.
The study was funded primarily by a grant from the Cleveland Foundation, with significant additional financial support by all RSC member organizations.