Community Refugee & Immigration Services. Helping refugees and immigrants reach and sustain self-sufficiency and achieve successful integration into Central OH.
The #WISEAct that was introduced last week will help protect #ImmigrantSurvivors. Learn more and tell your elected representatives!
https://t.co/EEd3QXGMHb
At the moment, many of our clients face immense wait times due to multi-year backlogs in accessing options like U-Visas, which were established by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act in 2000.
Columbus police say a 15-year-old turned herself in after allegedly shooting and killing a 37-year-old man. Jorge Fernando Guevara Rodriguez just happened to walk outside, on his way to the grocery store when he got shot. Hi brother says, “he never did harm to anyone.” @wsyx6
Save the Date: Safety City Columbus is coming this summer, and they will have interpreters available! This FREE program is for children ages 5-7 to learn safety tips. Register at https://t.co/sxln8nMyEm.
Our Amazon Wish List is up and running, and we are in need of pots and pans, baking dishes, twin sheet sets, blankets, and floor lamps. If you are willing and able to donate these items to our new arrivals, our Amazon Wish List makes the process speedy: https://t.co/M6CV63W4Q6.
Join us! ⚽️ Columbus Nations Cup is a joint fundraiser supporting CRIS and Final Third Foundation on July 16th beginning at 9am at 4475 Sunbury Rd, Columbus, OH 43219.
The Columbus Symphony will be playing a special show at 12pm. Food trucks and a live DJ will be present, too!
Happy Independence Day!
Independence Day is celebrated annually in the United States of America on July 4.
Families and friends often celebrate the Fourth of July with parties, barbeques, fireworks, music, parades, and more. How are you celebrating your right to freedom today?
On Saturday, June 25, there is a resource fair for immigrant, migrant, and refugee communities! The Columbus International Summit runs from 10am-2pm at the Linden Community Center. Topics include transportation, education, health, and housing. Join us!
Stay cool and swing by the Ohio History Center today from 3-4pm for our Good Neighbor Training for elementary-aged children. We'd love to see you! Registration takes less than a minute at this link: https://t.co/Y1i7WheaeQ
CRIS is hosting a Good Neighbor Training for elementary-aged children tomorrow (Tuesday, June 21) from 3:00-4:00pm at the Ohio History Center (800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211). Registration via this link is preferred: https://t.co/Y1i7WheaeQ
CRIS offices are closed today, June 20, 2022, to observe Juneteenth, a federally recognized holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African Americans who were enslaved. We acknowledge the unwavering spirit of the Black and African American communities.
For 2022, the United Nations is focusing on a person's right to seek safety. CRIS recognizes the courage of refugees and works to support refugees as they seek safety in central Ohio. For more information, please visit "World Refugee Day" (UNHCR): https://t.co/l09pYLOkIF.
CRIS observes Juneteenth, a federally recognized holiday commemorating the emancipation of African Americans who were enslaved. CRIS honors the resiliency of the Black and African American communities, and our offices will be closed on Monday, June 20 in solidarity.
In celebration of World Refugee Day 2022, CRIS is excited to host a Good Neighbor Training for elementary-aged children on Tuesday, June 21 from 3-4pm at the Ohio History Center (800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211).Registration via this link is preferred:
https://t.co/Y1i7WheaeQ
On 7/16 @F3Foundation1 holds its 4th Annual Columbus Nations Cup! Register today to celebrate the city of Columbus and support @crisohio's Mentorship Program.
https://t.co/AJVmrvNfE4