Causes: Children & Youth, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, Food, Food Banks & Pantries, Human Services, Immigration, Job Training, Youth Development Programs
Mission: Our mission is to care for refugees through relationships and opportunities that provide for their well-being, education and employment as they become contributing members of society.
Results: -- Strong presence in the community; people like us-- 500 lives impacted last year-- 8 programs expanded through increased funding, staffing and volunteering
Target demographics: Refugees with significant resettlement needs; Low-income families; Children and youth
Programs: Summer Camp, Refugee Family Literacy (English for mothers with small children), Cafe Clarkston (for computer and job skills training), After-School Tutoring, Community Garden, Food and Clothing Distribution, "Embrace" (birthing information and assistance).
Friends of Refugees PO Box 548, Clarkston, GA 30021