Corvallis for Refugees

06/04/2026

Hear from Jessica, CFR's stellar Cultural Orientation volunteer lead, about what mutual transformation means to her when volunteering with refugee neighbors.

Interested in getting involved? Sign up for our in-person Volunteer Training on Tuesday, June 23 from 5:30-7:30pm. Register here: https://salemforrefugees.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/444

06/01/2026

See you for a BBQ version of Taste the Nations next Friday, June 12 from 5:30-7:30pm at Imagine Coffee Co.!

Thank you for supporting your refugee friends and neighbors!

05/28/2026

In honor of World Refugee Day, we would like to invite you to join us for an evening of dialogue, stories, and updates as we reflect together on the refugee journey.

Reflections on the Refugee Journey is an interactive community event where participants will walk through four stages of the refugee experience: displacement, waiting, resettlement, and thriving. Through table conversations, activities, personal stories, and updates from Salem for Refugees, we hope to create space for deeper understanding, empathy, and connection.

📅 Friday, June 19th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Broadway Commons

This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the refugee journey and the work happening in our community.

We would love for you to join us and invite others who may be interested as well.

Together, we can continue building a community where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

05/08/2026

More than 1,100 Afghan allies and their families are currently being held at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar under U.S. authority.

Approximately 800 are fully vetted and approved refugees, cleared for travel to the United States. Many are family members of active-duty U.S. servicemembers and Intelligence Community partners. More than half are women and children.

They were moved to Qatar by the United States to complete lawful immigration processing. They followed the rules. They passed extensive vetting. They have now been stuck in transit for more than 15 months.

The Administration is reportedly considering relocating them to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Please join Salem For Refugees in signing this open letter calling on the US to keep these allies safe and to follow through on their promise for resettlement.

Sign Here:

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05/06/2026

Celebrating one of our New Neighbors' new food truck at Common Fields! Support your refugee neighbors and enjoy some delicious kebab!

05/06/2026

Our menu for Taste the Nations this Friday, May 8th from 5:30-7:30pm at Imagine Coffee Co.!

04/23/2026

Bring your family! Bring your coworkers! Bring your friends! Bring your neighbors!

Join us for our monthly "Taste the Nations" event every second Friday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Imagine Coffee Co. Flavors from Ukraine, Venezuela, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Syria, Türkiye, and elsewhere will rotate each month.

Mark your calendars:
May 8th
June 12th
July 10th

Come support refugee neighbors directly as they share delicious meals. Cash or Venmo, please. Vegetarian options and beverages available for purchase.

04/22/2026

In partnership with Oregon State University's Community Engagement & Leadership and Associated Students of OSU (ASOSU), CFR hosted a Community Dialogue centered around stories of refugee resilience. We are so thankful for the New Neighbor panelists, staff, and participants who made it such a meaningful evening!

04/13/2026

Dear current Oregon State University students, affiliates, faculty, and staff! Please join Corvallis For Refugees at our community dialogue about the realities of refugee resettlement. This event is presented in collaboration with OSU's Community Engagement & Leadership and Associated Students of OSU.

Thursday, April 16 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Memorial Union Room 109
Dinner provided!

Please register here: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/osusee?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_2d7be2c5e5de

04/08/2026

See you this Friday, April 10 at Imagine Coffee Co. from 5:30-7:30pm for some delicious meals made by refugee neighbors!