Blacksburg Refugee Partnership

06/14/2026

We are looking for a swim instructor to help 3 middle school/high school students. Let us know if you have some time to spare this summer to teach and open up a world of fun for them.
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06/13/2026

BRP is celebrating 10 years of welcoming refugees to the NRV!!

Help us continue this important work by donating to BRP through this year's GiveLocal campaign.

Community Foundation of the New River Valley's 13th annual Giving Day is a 24-hour celebration of community generosity in support of the incredible nonprofits working across our area. This year's event runs from noon on Wednesday, June 24 to noon on Thursday, June 25. And EARLY GIVING HAS BEGUN, so feel free to jump in now!

✅ Donate online: https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Blacksburg-Refugee-Partnership
✅ Prefer check, cash, or wire? We accept those too — just be sure they arrive by noon on June 25!

05/16/2026

The BRP community is celebrating! 4 members of our group are participating in graduation ceremonies at New River and Virginia Western Community Colleges today. We are thrilled to see their hard work and persistence pay off as they achieve their goals. Well done!

04/24/2026

Hi Everyone, one of the BRP families is in need of housing starting June 1. They need a 4-Bedroom home with rent as low as possible. If anyone knows of anything available or has any ideas, please let us know. Thank you!

04/21/2026

"America’s legacy of refugee resettlement helped save our family. The question now is whether that was an exception—or a promise."

In 2021, sisters Sediqa and Mursal Fahimi were among the “lucky ones” to evacuate Kabul. But safety felt elusive while their parents and siblings remained behind.

In a recent Op-Ed, Sediqa, a founding employee of Welcome.US, and Mursal, a computer science student at DePaul University, share how their story highlights a need to invest in sustainable, secure, and successful refugee integration.

Read their full perspective here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/08/opinion-america-refugee-resettlement/?share=gpchwcge4merhpesce0e

04/02/2026

03/20/2026

Wishing peace and happiness to all our friends who are celebrating this special holiday today!

03/14/2026

There is a proposed a rule that could severely restrict work permits for people seeking asylum in the United States. The rule is not yet final, and the public has a limited opportunity to comment before April 24th. Please consider reading up on this and speaking out against this proposed policy.

A new DHS proposal could severely restrict work permits for asylum seekers.

That means people seeking safety in the U.S. may lose the ability to work and support their families while waiting for their cases to be decided.

The rule isn’t final yet—and public comments can influence what happens next.

Learn more and submit a comment before April 24.
🔗 https://welcome.us/get-involved/let-asylum-seekers-work

03/05/2026

Just want to highlight Heather Rousseau's photography exhibit at the Alexander Black House. "This project is the culmination of five years of visual journalism and a two-year fellowship with The Secular Society. Through in-depth reporting for The Roanoke Times, photojournalist Heather Rousseau has sought to document not just the challenges of displacement, but the resilience of the human spirit. While many newcomers arrive with nothing, they bring an indomitable determination to contribute and thrive."

Southwest Virginia has become a vital place for those seeking safety and a new beginning for decades. In recent years, our region has welcomed hundreds of neighbors—from Afghan families following the 2021 withdrawal and Ukrainians escaping invasion, to Latino families who are navigating the comple...