Friends Of Refugees

Our Mission is to to empower refugees through opportunities that provide for their Well-being, Education and Employment. We currently serve refugees through six different programs: WELL-BEING Jolly Avenue Garden: Providing space where refugee families grow food and knowledge about healthy food Embrace Birth Support: Supporting expectant refugee women through education and service EDUCATION Refugee Family Literacy: Teaching English to Moms and their young children Youth Programs: Providing After-School Tutoring & Sumer Camp for elementary, middle & high school students EMPLOYMENT Refugee Career Hub (formerly Cafe Clarkston): Assisting with job placement and providing job skills training Start:ME: Engaging entrepreneurs and starting small businesses with Emory's Goizueta Business School