Partners for Refugee Empowerment

Community Support Groups (Enhanced Cultural Orientation & Education) One of the unique features of PRE is the practice of hiring cultural ambassadors reflective of the refugee communities they serve. These cultural ambassadors serve as cultural facilitators between their communities and service providers. Each cultural ambassador conducts weekly support group meetings in which a variety of topics are covered: US culture, employment, safety, finances, English as a second language, citizenship, etc. Volunteers are often engaged as expert speakers.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Training Refugees are offered, free of charge, ESL training to aid their integration into the community.

Case Management Refugees needing case management assistance are screened by the cultural ambassadors and referred to the case manager for assistance. The case manager links and refers those refugees to available resources in their community. In addition, the case manager makes home visits, completes needs assessments, does the planning, and makes follow ups. The case manager refers clients to mental health counseling for those who need it. Case Management services include assistance in applying for employment, government housing, medical services, immigration, public transportation, social security and more.