Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center

Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center RIAC is a community-based, grassroots human service agency that provides comprehensive services to refugees, asylees, and the wider community.

Important Update!🚨The RIAC 5K Fun Run/Walk scheduled for May 31 at Jamaica Pond will no longer be taking place as planne...
05/28/2026

Important Update!🚨

The RIAC 5K Fun Run/Walk scheduled for May 31 at Jamaica Pond will no longer be taking place as planned.

We truly appreciate everyone who showed interest, support, and excitement for this community event.

While we are disappointed, we are grateful for the continued support from our community

Stay tuned on updates for a future RIAC 5K events and other community activities!!!

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to connect again soon.

Important Update🚨The RIAC 5K Fun Run/Walk scheduled for May 31 at Jamaica Pond will no longer be taking place as planned...
05/28/2026

Important Update🚨

The RIAC 5K Fun Run/Walk scheduled for May 31 at Jamaica Pond will no longer be taking place as planned.☹️

We truly appreciate everyone who showed interest, support, and excitement for this community event.

While we are disappointed, we are grateful for the continued support from our community Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to connect again at future events.

Every step we take together helps build a stronger community 🙌Join us for the RIAC 5K Fun Run/Walk on May 31 at Jamaica ...
05/11/2026

Every step we take together helps build a stronger community 🙌

Join us for the RIAC 5K Fun Run/Walk on May 31 at Jamaica Pond in Boston! Whether you want to run, walk, support friends, or simply enjoy the community atmosphere, everyone is welcome!

This is a free, family-friendly event open to RIAC clients, staff, families, friends, and community members.

📍Pinebank Promontory, Jamaica Pond, Boston
🗓️May 31, 2026
🕛12:00 PM

Come connect, move, and spend the day together!
Register through the link in bio or scan the QR code on the flyer 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ ✨

Community shows up in many ways. For the 4th year in a row, Beth El Temple and Unitarian Universalist Church have come t...
04/27/2026

Community shows up in many ways. For the 4th year in a row, Beth El Temple and Unitarian Universalist Church have come together to handcraft Welcome Blankets for our refugee clients.

Each blanket is more than just a gift, its proof that small acts of kindness create lasting impact.

Welcome Blanket is a national initiative that brings communities together through handmade blankets and personal notes of welcome for newly arrived refugees. We are so grateful to have partners who show up for our clients year after year. Learn more at welcomeblanket.org

One backpack. One mentor. One step closer to a brighter future. Our Refugee Youth Mentoring Program mentees each receive...
04/24/2026

One backpack. One mentor. One step closer to a brighter future. Our Refugee Youth Mentoring Program mentees each received a fully loaded backpack across our Boston and Worcester locations, because every young person deserves to feel supported!

This is a new program we are implementing to support young refugees ages 15-24 through the transition from youth to adulthood, supporting them in building life skills, navigate higher education, and explore other career pathways. We are so excited to see this program grow!

A huge thank you to , , and , Duolingo supplied the bags and BU and Babson filled and sent them to our teams. We couldn’t have done this without you!

Yesterday we celebrated International Women’s Day, and today we continue honoring the women who make our community stron...
03/09/2026

Yesterday we celebrated International Women’s Day, and today we continue honoring the women who make our community stronger every day. 💜

Our organization was founded by women who were refugees themselves and they believed in a simple but powerful truth: women have no limits. These women built a space of support, resilience, and opportunity not only for themselves, but for the generations who will follow.

Refugee women arrive with extraordinary strength, courage, and determination. They are leaders, caregivers, entrepreneurs, students, and advocates. When given the opportunity and support to thrive, there is no limit to what they can achieve.

A huge thank you to Project New Hope in Worcester and a special thank you to Bill, who helped organize this incredible e...
01/12/2026

A huge thank you to Project New Hope in Worcester and a special thank you to Bill, who helped organize this incredible effort, for collecting toys to support Massachusetts' refugee community this holiday season 🎁

Because of your generosity, we were able to spread holiday cheer to the families and children we serve, bringing moments of joy, comfort, and belonging during this meaningful time of year. 💙

RIAC is so grateful for all our partners and the individual donors that showed up for our community and helped make this season brighter for refugees in Massachusetts. ✨

Behind every photo is a journey of resilience. Behind every journey is someone like you who helped make it possible.On ...
12/02/2025

Behind every photo is a journey of resilience. Behind every journey is someone like you who helped make it possible.

On , you can help welcome refugee families to Massachusetts with dignity and compassion. Be part of their story. Be part of the welcome.

💛 Every gift, big or small, makes a real difference.
➡️ Donate today on our website: riacboston.org

RIAC Worcester is accepting new clients for the Matching Grant program! If you or someone you know is within three month...
11/04/2025

RIAC Worcester is accepting new clients for the Matching Grant program! If you or someone you know is within three months of being granted Asylum, they are eligible for our Matching Grant program.

The Matching Grant program is an eight-month employment-focused initiative to secure careers for our clients. We provide access to a variety of classes to earn certifications, as well as temporary financial assistance for rent and utilities. Our ultimate goal is for our clients to achieve self-sufficiency.

Come to our Worcester office with your immigration documents and personal identification, and we can review your information together to ensure you are eligible for our program.

Address

253 Roxbury Street
Boston, MA
02119

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16172382430

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