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Re:Source Cleveland serves international newcomers as they build lives in Greater Cleveland. Each year 1,300 to 1,900 refugees settle in Ohio.

Since 2007, Cuyahoga County has welcomed over 850 refugees from countries including Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Ukraine, Russia and Iraq. Refugees legally enter the U.S. seeking freedom, peace and opportunity for themselves and their families. After resettlement, they start new lives with limited resources transitioning from their past and the lives they once knew. Through targeted research and extens

ive involvement within Northeast Ohio’s resettled refugee community, The Refugee Response recognizes newcomers both need and seek assistance with English language, basic cultural orientation and employment training in order to become self-sufficient, contributing members of their new communities.

06/05/2026

Graduation season energy has carried us through a busy spring, celebrating an amazing 80 high school seniors graduating from our Teen Response program across area schools. In these photos, Re:Source staff joined students and families at Cleveland Metropolitan School District John Marshall School of Civic and Business Leadership for a day celebrating these hard working students' achievements and the bright futures ahead of them. Former Re:Source youth program participant and JM grad Neema David spoke at the ceremony as Alumni Keynote Speaker, bringing it all full circle!

06/04/2026

Many social services, one stop. Last month's Newcomer One Stop Shop Day at the Cuyahoga County Welcome Center served 75 Swahili-speaking families for a total of 463 individuals supported. In collaboration with Peoples Bank, Re:Source navigators also hosted a workshop on the homebuying process, prompted by the unfortunate frequency with which newcomer families are the targets of real estate fraud. The workshop (translated into Swahili) helped families:
- Understand the U.S. homebuying process
- Recognize common real estate fraud schemes and warning signs
- Learn safe decision-making strategies before committing funds
- Build confidence navigating homeownership opportunities
- Connect with trusted educational resources for support

Thank you to all of the community partners who came together to serve our newcomer neighbors in this impactful way!

06/03/2026

In recent weeks we've been reveling in graduation season here at Re:Source, with staff attending ceremonies for current and former participants in our programs for newcomer youth and young adults. When someone graduates it's about more than just checking off an accomplishment (though what an accomplishment it is)—it's a recognition of a chapter completed through whatever challenges arose along the way, and a huge step toward the future that student is building for themselves.

In the photos above, we celebrated Fatuma, a former Youth Mentoring program participant who graduated with her Bachelor's of Science in Professional Pilot from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University this spring. In 2016 Fatuma joined the Youth Mentoring program and was introduced to her mentor Katie, with whom she shared her dream of becoming a pilot. Katie has been a part of her journey ever since, continuing to support and celebrate her milestones along the way. Today Fatuma is one step closer to that goal, and is the first in her family to graduate from college. This was an especially proud day for her mother Sara (a former team member at Ohio City Farm!) who her children outfitted with Fatuma's cap and gown to acknowledge this happy day belonged just as much to her.

If you'd like to get involved and become a Re:Source Youth Mentor, visit resourcecleveland.org/volunteer to learn more and apply. We are currently recruiting mentors for the upcoming school year.

06/02/2026

Save the date! We're hosting an ice cream social fundraiser at Jeni's Ice Cream in Chagrin Falls on Monday June 15th from 2-5pm. 25% of all sales during that time will be donated to Re:Source Cleveland-- come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors while supporting our work!

06/01/2026

Happy Pride! This month we remember that safeguarding and advancing LGBTQIA+ rights is inextricably linked to protecting immigrant rights, so we celebrate progress and continue to work toward a more inclusive and just society for all. Wishing safety, freedom of self-expression, and happiness to those around the world and in our own community this month and always!

05/29/2026

Executive Director Kearns shares a look inside the new Glick Farm Store, opening next Friday 6/5 at 2304 Bridge Ave in Cleveland. Starting that day we'll have regular hours on Fridays 8am-6pm, Saturdays 8am-6pm, and Sundays 10am-4pm. We hope you'll make time to visit us soon!

05/28/2026

The vibes in 's new store are already great. 😍Opening on 6/5--one week from tomorrow!

05/22/2026

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? We have space for a few volunteers to support our Post-Secondary Bridges program's summer college prep and success camps. Running weekly in late July and early August, each camp is Mon-Thu from 10am-2pm. Volunteers must be able to commit to one full camp session.

Visit the link in our bio and tap VOLUNTEER to complete an application, or email [email protected] for more information.

05/20/2026

Alice came to Cleveland as a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, joining our very first Post Secondary Bridges program cohort as a senior in high school as she prepared for the next steps in her education and career journey. She's now finishing her last classes in a Medical Assisting program, getting straight A's, and looking forward to beginning her externship at . We're rooting for you, Alice!

05/16/2026

Paper mâché under way! This group of Re:Source's youth are letting their creativity run wild at 's Westside Community Arts Center as they learn about one of Cleveland's most special community traditions, Parade the Circle.

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2054 W 47th Street
Cleveland, OH
44102

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