Diocese of Olympia Refugee Resettlement Office

05/22/2026

Take a look at this article our intern would like to share about refugees' successes:
This article talks about the successes that refugees have achieved in sports, jobs, and other aspects of their lives, which is a great indication that everyone is capable of achieving success.

This post shares stories where refugees have made wonderful achievements, and how you can make a tangible difference through our Refugee Fund.

04/28/2026

From our volunteer Elyas:
This article shares policy and research reports showing that refugees thrive economically and socially in the U.S., and arguing that cutting refugee admissions harms both refugees and the country.

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/refugees-thrive-america/

04/27/2026

Join the RRO this Saturday, May 2nd at 10am to learn about receiving a $1,000 deposit from the government for children born in or after January 2025.

04/22/2026

From our volunteer Elyas:
I found this article that highlights how refugees have made major contributions in science, business, and culture. I think it’s a helpful reminder of the positive impact refugees can have in communities.

https://cwsglobal.org/blog/from-survival-to-innovation-10-incredible-contributions-made-by-refugees/

04/06/2026

Read more about the benefits of accepting refugees from this article our volunteer Elyas found.

Hosting and supporting refugees are very helpful because they bring cultural diversity, determination, and growth mindset in a society.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/refugees-are-a-win-win-win-formula-for-economic-development/

03/30/2026

Check out this article our volunteer Elyas found about how refugees enrich their new communities!

Refugees are not just the people who need help and support, but they are the people who are valuable assets for the improvement of the economy and society.
https://www.rescue.org/article/how-refugees-strengthen-us-economy

03/23/2026

Mark your calendars! Seattle/King County Clinic is offering FREE dental, vision, and medical services to anyone who struggles to access or afford healthcare on April 23-26, 2026, at Seattle Center. No ID is required, and interpreters will be available.
Learn more: seattlecenter.org/patients

03/13/2026

The RRO offices will be closed today due to the snow. Our staff will be working from home. Please get in touch with your case manager if you need to reschedule any appointments.

03/12/2026

Here's a timely article from our intern Elyas:

This article explains the difficulties and challenges refugees face nowadays. They escape from their country for just the sake of protecting themselves to have a bright future.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/world/middleeast/as-israel-pounds-lebanon-thousands-of-syrians-there-flee-back-home.html?searchResultPosition=1

03/10/2026

Our intern Elyas would like to share this poignant story with our followers:

A former refugee, Barham Salih, will lead the U.N.’s Refugee Agency. His unique story indicates the people are able to accomplish anything no matter their background, nationality, and status.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/world/middleeast/un-refugee-agency-barham-salih-iraq.html?searchResultPosition=3