Refugee Resettlement Office

Every year, millions of refugees around the world leave their homes in hope of escaping tyranny, poverty and persecution. A small percentage are allowed permanent residence in a new country such as France, Canada or the United States. Some of them arrive in Seattle, Washington. Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) is one of the 14 organizations that through sponsorship, give newly arrived refugees a chance at a new life in the United States. The Diocese of Olympia's Refugee Resettlement Office, a local affiliate for EMM in Seattle, Washington, has assisted refuees from around the world since 1978. Our programs have welcomed over 15,000 newcomers to King County, Washington State and provided variety of services including food, shelter, orientation to Seattle, English tutoring, job placement, work-place training and financial literacy education. The Refugee Resettlement Office primarily serves Seattle but also serves low income refugees, immigrants and mainstream citizens in greater King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

There are six main sources of services available through the RRO:

1. Resettlement
2. Job Development
3. Jump Start (Micro-Enterprise Development)
4. Individual Development Accounts
5. Social Services
6. English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

When you make a donation, you not only support our programs but also support the community of people who have escaped tyranny, persecution, and extreme poverty. You are helping people who have gone through tremendous ordeal that none of us would ever wish to experience. 

                                 MAKE A DONATION...
                                               ...AND CHANGE A REFUGEE'S LIFE

To find out more about how you can become a supporter of one of our programs or how to sponsor our ESL students, please follow the link to our Donations website by clicking here.