Category: Volunteers

Welcoming LGBTQIA+ Refugees and the Services that Rainbow Railroad Provides

Welcoming LGBTQIA+ Refugees and the Services that Rainbow Railroad Provides

by on July 22, 2024

The webinar also highlights Rainbow Railroad’s role in providing support, advocating, and facilitating resettlement for individuals fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Watch more Lunch and Learns

Housing Tips for Refugee Newcomers: Fair Housing

Housing Tips for Refugee Newcomers: Fair Housing

by on May 6, 2024

Refugees and other newcomers arriving in the United States have the human right to choose a community to live in — without facing discrimination. Unfortunately, some newcomers face difficulties in finding safe, affordable housing due to discriminatory practices. The federal Fair Housing Act was passed by Congress in 1968 to address this issue. This law…