Overcomers Refugee Services

09/22/2026

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09/11/2026

On Wednesday, September 9, our executive director, Clement Kigugu received a Lighting the Way award from Ascentria Care Alliance. Clement is definitely a light that leads others to self-sufficency and empowerment after experiencing hardship. We are always proud of him! Clement is pictured here with his wife, Esperance, and Stephanie McCarthy, the chief of community services at Ascentria.

08/25/2026

On Sunday, teens from our community met for a back to school gathering at Keach Park in Concord. We wish to thank the NH Charitable Foundation's Rolfe and Rumford fund for providing the food to feed this hungry group of high schoolers!

08/25/2026

Overcomers Refugee Services is very grateful to WMUR and the Boys and Girls Club for providing new backpacks and school supplies for our eager students. We also thank the NH Charitable Foundation Rolfe and Rumford Foundation for providing the funds to have a pizza party while we distribute the backpacks!!

06/25/2026

June is Refugee Awareness Month! To celebrate this year, Overcomers is excited to announce a very special project: we have commissioned the incredible Emily Cady (), a local artist, to create a set of thirty, limited-edition Overcomers t-shirts. Beautifully hand-printed in Portsmouth, the design is a testament to the journeys of refugees and their important place in the New Hampshire community.
Starting today, one of these wearable works of art could be yours! The first thirty people to make a donation of $40 or more in the month of June will receive a shirt. All you have to do is go here to order https://overcomersrefugeeservices.kindful.com/?campaign=1416296
Remember: there are only thirty of these shirts in existence, with limited sizes, so don’t wait too long!

06/23/2026

Yesterday, June 22, was World Refugee Day. Ascentria and Overcomers Refugee Services had a celebration at Edvance in Concord. We are grateful to have had Mayor Champlin and a representative from Senator Shaheen's office make speeches in honor of the day. We also heard testimonies from refugees and honored the many volunteers to help both our programs. Food and entertainment was also offered to celebrate the day.

06/23/2026

Our staff members, Clement Kigugu, Linda Douglas, and Grace Walker were grateful to attend the awards ceremony that CDFA held at Bridges House in Concord on June 16. See our previous post regarding the Capacity Building Award that ORS received.

06/19/2026

Overcomers Refugee Services is very grateful and excited to have been selected to receive a CDFA Capacity Building Award. We will be using the funds to develop a career pathway program called "From Placement to Advancement." Please contact us if your business would like to purchase tax credits. [email protected]

Funded Projects Underscore New Hampshire’s Significant Need for Affordable Housing, Child Care and Revitalization Efforts to Drive Economic Development CDFA announced today it has awarded $5.54 million in tax credits to projects throughout New Hampshire. The funds will have a significant impact on...

06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

There is still time to help us reach our goal!
https://www.nhgives.org/organization/overcomers-refugee-services

Imagine being forced to flee your home. You must leave your family, belongings, and home country behind to live in a country where you don’t know the language, culture, and people. This is the case for many of our clients. Since 2013, Overcomers has been serving New...