RDJ Refugee Center

04/25/2018

https://projects.propublica.org/asylum/

The U.S. is supposed to be a safe haven for people fleeing persecution. But asylum-seekers face years of uncertainty when they arrive. Play this game to see how long you can last in their shoes.

04/22/2018

Would you like to get involved with the RDJ refugee shelter? We are looking for overnight shelter hosts for the month of May! We would love for you to join us in providing compassion, companionship and care to refugees in NYC. Interested? Email [email protected]

04/05/2018

Our next Refugee Arts Workshop is Tuesday, April 10th. Join us for a Mind Mapping session at 10:00 am! Thanks to the St. Mary’s Makers Guild!
521 West 126th St.
Look for the red door!

04/02/2018

Join us tomorrow (Tuesday, April 3rd) for our refugee arts workshop series! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-1 in our shelter space. Learn and practice a new medium under the instruction of a local artist, and enjoy companionship, care and a nourishing meal! Open to all, absolutely free!
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 10am-1pm
521 West 126th st
New York, ny 10027

Thanks to NYC Department of Cultural Affairs!

02/08/2018

In 2017, volunteers donated over 4,500 hours to refugees and asylum seekers at the RDJ Shelter! Join us in 2018!

The RDJ Refugee Shelter provides housing for homeless asylum seekers and homeless refugees living in NYC. Join our community now!

01/26/2018

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Now there's a place to call home, when home isn't safe.

01/19/2018

Join us Monday!

Civic Hall and Streetlives welcome RDJ Refugee Shelter and immigrant community partners for a discussion on homelessness and housing from the perspective of refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers. Featuring RDJ Refugee Shelter and guest participants of lived experience, topics will include cultura...

12/24/2017

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By Leah Reddy Get involved or donate to the Robert Daniel Jones Refugee Shelter here. Learn more about refugees and asylum seekers here.

12/05/2017

We are deeply disappointed by the discriminatory and cruel travel ban which went into effect today. However, we will continue our efforts to provide shelter, community and care to refugees and asylum seekers, who will need our services now more than ever. Here’s hoping that our small light can shine brightly against this darkness.

The RDJ Refugee Shelter provides housing for homeless asylum seekers and homeless refugees living in NYC. Join our community now!

11/27/2017

Thanks and giving: Tomorrow is ! Please consider donating to the RDJ Shelter, the only shelter for refugees and asylum seekers in NYC—a little goes a long way! Please visit our site, www.rdjrefugeeshelter.org to donate.

The RDJ Refugee Shelter provides housing for homeless asylum seekers and homeless refugees living in NYC. Join our community now!

11/15/2017

Join us on Sunday, 11/19 at CBE in Brooklyn for this amazing event!

On Sunday, November 19, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the Congregation Beth Elohim Refugee Task Force in partnership with the Community Bookstore will be staging Undocumented. Unaccompanied. Unwelcome., an immigrant advocacy event, in the Sanctuary Building at the Synagogue at 274 Garfield Place in Park Slope...

11/13/2017

A huge thanks to Global Citizen for supporting us with a generous donation of warm clothing and coats today!!