Refugee Support Organizations in the Triangle
Compiled by Sherry Hay, updated 4/21/2025
1. CWS Durham – 504 W. Chapel Hill Street, Ste 106, Durham NC 27701
CWS or Church World Service was born in the wake of the devastation of World War II. In 1946, seventeen Christian denominations came together “to do in partnership what none could hope to do as well alone.” The CWS Durham office opened in 2009 as a local refugee resettlement office and resource provider for refugees and immigrants in the Triangle. Their local partners, staff, and clients are from rich and diverse faith, ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds.
919-680-4310 Contact: (1)Sina Naseri, Community Engagement Manager, snaseri@cwsglobal.org. (2) Beryl
Needs: (a) Financial Donations; (b) Items to donate*; (c) Advocacy (d) Volunteering
I spoke to him on 4/3. He can come to speak to our group and/or congregation. They are suffering from staff cuts so supporting families the best they can. They had 63 staff but now down to 19 staff. Note: Sina is to get me a list of items to donate.
*List of items to donate:
Deodorant (male and Female)
Toothpaste
Conditioner
Shampoo
Laundry Detergent
Dish soap
Diapers
Household Cleaning Supplies.
First aid kits
They are also collecting gift cards from Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart or Al-Taiba market for groceries for clients.
The best time to drop off is anytime between Monday and Friday from 9am-5pm, and the address to drop off is 504 W Chapel Hill St, Suite 106 | Durham, NC 27701.
As far as volunteering, the first best step is to fill out the application online Volunteer | CWS Durham after which orientation is scheduled and one is assigned to volunteer with the opportunities there are at a given time. For now, some volunteering activities are listed on the link as well.
2. Refugee Hope Partners – 6625 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh NC 27615
RHP or Refugee Hope Partners is committed to walking alongside resettled refugees as neighbors and friends – from arriving to thriving. RHP serves refugee families in the Triangle through more than 100 hours of weekly programming and services across multiple locations. RHP does work in the following areas: (a) Education and Enrichment; (b) Health and Wellness; (c) Faith and Community; (D) Equipping and Advocacy.
(919) 390-2462 or send a request for information info@refugeehopepartners.org
Contacts: Brandon Misamore – Director of Church Partnerships brandon@refugeehopepartners.org
Paul Smith – Director of Communities, paul@refugeehopepartners.org
They have two very specific needs right now:
Current Identified areas of Need per Deborah in conversation with RHP:
- Bridge Program Mentors – Refugee high school students need mentors to guide them through applying for college or entering the workforce after graduation.
- Job Opportunities for Refugees – If you know of any businesses or contacts with job openings suitable for refugees, we’d greatly appreciate your help. You can share leads or refer others through our [employer interest form]
3. Lutheran Services of the Carolinas, 4020 Wake Forest Rd, #301, Raleigh NC 27609
LSC or Lutheran Services of the Carolinas dates back to 1888 when Lutheran Communities in both NC and SC came together to work to build the Lutheran Orphanage of the South. Since that item they worked on low income housing and helped the Montayards resettle in 1979. Finally, in 1987 moved into refugee and immigrant service provision.
Contact: Nick Bauer, Nbauer@lscarolinas.net
Current Areas of Need per Deborah in conversation with LSC:
Nick, the local supervisor at Raleigh said they are looking for volunteers to partner with
Families. It will be a weekly commitment for 3/6/12 months.
Anyone who is interested will need to complete volunteer paperwork and background
checks prior to starting the role.
4. USCRI or US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants-NC -3824 Barrett Dr., Ste. 200, Raleigh 27609
The office is one of more than 10 USCRI offices in the U.S. and abroad. It was established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with its affiliates, provides legal services, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive policies, practices and law.
919-334-0072 *Called 4/3 and left a message. Contact name Dylanna Grainger.
Will call again. *Called 4/7. Volunteer answered the phone. Transferred me to Jordan Rogers. He did not answer but left a phone message for him to return the call.
5. World Relief Durham – 801 Gilbert St #209, Durham, NC 27701
P: (919) 286-3496
World Relief Durham mobilizes and equips churches and communities in the Triangle to create change that lasts. They have been operational since 2007 working alongside churches, community organizations, and individuals. As needs have increased in recent years, their work has expanded beyond refugees to include other immigrants in vulnerable situations.
They do need volunteers in a variety of areas to include:
(a)Host homes; (b) Good Neighbor Team; (C) Youth Mentor or Tutor; (d) Welcome Team; (e) Apartment set-up volunteer; (f) Office Volunteer
You have to complete a volunteer application and take training. The application can be found at https://worldrelief.org/durham/get-involved/volunteer/
Contact: Garry Crites, Church and community engagement manager, gcrites@wr.org
To Call Garry next week.
You can listen to their video at https://vimeo.com/562927531?&signup=true#_=_ They have a monthly newsletter that you can sign up to receive at https://worldrelief.org/durham/
Contact: Garry Crites, Church and community engagement manager, gcrites@wr.org
To Call Garry next week.
You can listen to their video at https://vimeo.com/562927531?&signup=true#_=_ They have a monthly newsletter that you can sign up to receive at https://worldrelief.org/durham/