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Passionately building Charlotte’s
community since 2006.

The mission of Refugee Support Services is to facilitate programs and intercultural relationships that promoteΒ individual autonomyΒ andΒ promote social capitalΒ andΒ enrich our community.

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2,031

PARTICIPANTS SUPPORTED
From 48 different countries of origin, speaking 58 languages

4,900

Β Volunteer hours completed in 2025

232

Active volunteers in 2025

1,713

PARTICIPANTS received support from the HELP DESK for help with everything from translation to employment

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Did you know?

North Carolina has been in the Top 10 resettlement states in the U.S for the last few years.

North Carolina has been in the Top 10 resettlement states in the U.S for the last few years.

Each year in October, the U.S. president sets the annual ceiling for welcoming people to the U.S. with refugee status.

In addition to refugees, the U.S. also supports asylees, special immigrant visa holders, humanitarian parolees, and certain unaccompanied minors under the federal refugee resettlement program.

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Dec 3

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Three cheers for the @wedgewoodclt International Holiday Bazaar! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ What an amazing day! We are so thankful to Wedgewood Social Justice Community and all those who came out to support our programs here @welcome.to.rss as well as our local refugee and immigrant community. There were so many talented vendors, delicious food, great music, and good vibes. A great time was had by all, and it was so wonderful to be part of such a special day. Be sure to check out and follow these amazing vendors! @nadasink @elesq @alisteele89 @marina.fascinate.studio @spice_and_sugar_cookies @charlotteforukraine1 @papercraftingwithamanda @intlhouseclt Pillows by Ashanti Munir Moravian Stars by Thomas Hanson Want to support our Knit Together Group but weren’t able to make it to the Bazaar? It’s not too late! We’ll be at the following Shop for Good events this weekend! Covenant Alternative Gift Market Sunday, December 8th, 9am-1pm Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 @covenantpresbyclt Providence Day School Winter Market Sunday, December 8th, 2-4:30pm Providence Day School; Brinkley Dining Hall 5800 Sardis Road Charlotte, NC 28270 @providencedayschool Thank you for helping us make Charlotte a more welcoming and inclusive place for all. ❀️🌍🀝 #welcomerefugees #refugeeswelcome #supportrefugees #supportrefugeewomen #supportwomen #supportwomeninbusiness #supportwomenartists #supportimmigrants #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalartists #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #givingtuesday #shopforgood #thankyou #beautyindiversity #strengthindiversity #womenaroundtheworld #charlotte #charlottenc #clt #queencity #allarewelcome #allarewelcomehere #bethechange

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Nov 15

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Come join us on December 1st at our @welcome.to.rss center for the third annual International Holiday Bazaar presented by @wedgewoodclt ! We will have all your must-have Knit Together Group items, and there will be many other local and international vendors as well. This will be a great opportunity to pick up some beautiful, unique, and meaningful gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. πŸ˜€πŸ§ΆπŸ›οΈπŸŽπŸ’— Sunday, Dec. 1, 12-4pm 3925 Willard Farrow Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215 Interested in being a vendor? Contact wedgewood.church@yahoo.com for more details. 😊

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Nov 9

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β€œI often say that I tell my story not because it is unique, but because it is the story of many girls. I think realizing that you’re not alone, that you are standing with millions of your sisters around the world is vital.” ~Malala Yousafzai Join us. @welcome.to.rss #supportrefugeewomen #supportrefugees #refugees #supportwomen #womensupportingwomen #welcome #welcomerefugees #allarewelcome #allarewelcomehere #beautyindiversity #strengthindiversity #standwithrefugees #standforpeace #standforequality #standforjustice #standforfreedom #standfordiversity #peace #equality #justice #freedom #diversity #kindness #bekind #kindnessmatters #womenaroundtheworld #bethechange

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