In just a short time, we have already witnessed significant changes in the newcomer space, bringing both uncertainty and urgency to our collective work. In response, we are establishing an Emergency Fund to provide direct assistance to refugees and international newcomers in our community who are facing unmet needs due to these dramatic federal changes.

“Over the last week, numerous Executive Orders and memos from the federal government have resulted in significant challenges here in our community. While the full impact of these changes is still being understood, we know two things to be true.”

Read more of the RSC’s most recent public statement here.