USCRI Des Moines

USCRI Des Moines Refugees, immigrants, and uprooted people will live dignified lives with their rights respected and protected in communities of opportunity. The U.S.

Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a private non-profit that has served refugees and immigrants across the country since 1911. USCRI’s Des Moines Field Office (USCRI Des Moines) has been bringing hope and opportunity to Iowa’s newest community members since 2010. USCRI Des Moines has welcomed over 4,000 refugees from around the world to Central Iowa. Refugees resettled in Des Moines

come primarily from Afghanistan, Bhutan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Burma, Sudan, Somalia and Syria. Newly arrived refugees receive comprehensive services including housing placement, cultural orientation, school enrollment, healthcare coordination, and employment preparation and placement. Additional services offered at USCRI Des Moines include pro- and low-bono immigration legal services through the Legal Services Program, extended healthcare case management through the Refugee Wellness Program, and relationship enhancement skills for youth through READY4Life.

If you know of any Afghan Youth looking for a place to find community and learn about life in the US, please send them o...
06/03/2026

If you know of any Afghan Youth looking for a place to find community and learn about life in the US, please send them our way!

06/03/2026

Last week, USCRI Kenya began distributing 3,000 dignity kits to girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp.
Each kit included sanitary pads, underwear, soap, and washcloths. More than basic necessities, these kits were a reminder that the world believes in these girls and the futures they deserve.

It's never too late to become a Dream Keeper.

Read our full press release and show girls that you stand with them: https://bit.ly/4e6tJ5r

06/02/2026

The stars have spoken!

Follow along to see which piece of legislation supporting refugees and immigrants aligns with your zodiac sign, and meet the lawmakers behind it.

♈ Aries: Afghan Adjustment Act
Sponsored by Amy Klobuchar, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Earl Blumenauer
♉ Ta**us: Climate Displaced Persons Act
Sponsored by Ed Markey and Nydia Velázquez
♊ Gemini: New Deal for New Americans Act
Sponsored by Grace Meng and Ed Markey
♋ Cancer: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
Sponsored by Patty Murray and Sylvia Garcia
♌ Leo: Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act
Sponsored by Jimmy Panetta and Gwen Moore
♍ Virgo: TRACK ICE Act
Sponsored by Jasmine Crockett

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Happy Pride.This month and every month, USCRI stands with LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those seeking safety in a new p...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride.
This month and every month, USCRI stands with LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those seeking safety in a new place after facing discrimination, persecution, or exclusion in their home countries. We see you, we support you, and we will continue fighting for your right to live openly, safely, and with dignity.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!This month, we honor the histories, cultures, and lasting impac...
05/31/2026

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

This month, we honor the histories, cultures, and lasting impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including the many refugees and immigrants who continue to shape and strengthen this country.

A period should never stand in the way of a girl’s future.By becoming a Dream Keeper, you can provide menstrual hygiene ...
05/29/2026

A period should never stand in the way of a girl’s future.

By becoming a Dream Keeper, you can provide menstrual hygiene products, food assistance, school supplies, and critical support for unaccompanied girls and their foster families. 100% of funds raised go directly to the program and the girls it serves.

Become a Dream Keeper today and help girls in Kakuma keep learning, growing, and dreaming. Join us at https://bit.ly/4tVH9qL

05/28/2026

No girl should have to miss out on her education because of her period.

That is why USCRI launched Keep Girls Dreaming. Over the past two years, we have delivered more than 1.4 million sanitary pads to refugees in Kenya, providing a full year’s supply to more than 12,000 girls.

This year, USCRI is expanding the program to provide dignity kits containing menstrual hygiene products, washcloths, underwear, and soap. These kits offer more than basic necessities. They provide girls with dignity, stability, and the support needed to continue their education with confidence.

Your donation can be the difference between a girl pursuing her future in a classroom or staying home in shame.

Join us at https://refugees.org/becomeadreamkeeper/

05/27/2026

You can change a girl’s life today.

This week, USCRI is launching Dream Keepers, a monthly giving community supporting unaccompanied girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp through our Keep Girls Dreaming initiative.

By becoming a Dream Keeper, you will provide menstrual hygiene products, food assistance, school supplies, and critical support for unaccompanied girls and their foster families throughout the year. You’ll also receive monthly updates directly from USCRI Kenya staff, volunteers, and the girls themselves, offering a closer look at the real impact your support is making in Kakuma.

Join us at https://refugees.org/becomeadreamkeeper/

Eid al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at USCRI.Today, we honor the values of compassion, sacrifice, generosity, and communi...
05/27/2026

Eid al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at USCRI.
Today, we honor the values of compassion, sacrifice, generosity, and community that are at the heart of Eid al-Adha. As families and communities gather in celebration around the world, we recognize the strength and resilience of displaced individuals rebuilding their lives far from home.
We wish peace, joy, and unity to all who are celebrating.

A girl’s period should never stand in the way of her future. Yet for many girls living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, it does. ...
05/26/2026

A girl’s period should never stand in the way of her future. Yet for many girls living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, it does.

Through USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative, we are helping restore dignity, confidence, and opportunity by providing menstrual hygiene products to girls living in refugee camps. So far, we have distributed sanitary products to more than 12,000 girls, helping them stay in school, protect their health, and continue pursuing their dreams.

Every donation is more than a hygiene product. It is dignity. It is confidence. It is the chance for a girl to continue showing up for her education and her future.

Be the reason a girl in Kakuma can keep dreaming. Donate at: https://bit.ly/43vHrda

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1200 University Avenue, Ste 205
Des Moines, IA
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