Bay Area Resource for Newcomers

06/05/2026

BRFN is so grateful for our six amazing tutors (three not pictured) in the Hayward Unified tutoring program! HUSD's tutoring program, which BRFN partners to organize, provides after-school academic support and enrichment opportunities for Afghan students across the district, helping them build both school success and a strong sense of community belonging. These incredible women act as the glue in the program -- offering academic guidance, logistical assistance, and social support to ensure students and families feel welcomed. Please join us in thanking them for their dedication, compassion, and great work! 🧡

06/02/2026

We are thrilled to share that we had a fun and successful year-end celebration for Hayward Unified's tutoring program, with 75 attendees! 🎉

HUSD's tutoring program, which BRFN partners with and helps organize, provides on-site services for Afghan students and families, including academic tutoring, case management, school supplies distribution, interpretation, liaison support with school staff, field trips, educational workshops for parents, and community and cultural events.

This past Friday, we celebrated the end of the school year for this program with pizza and delicious treats, arts and crafts for children, a presentation on mental health and self-care for mothers by Diversity in Health Training Institute and ICNA Relief, gift bags for mothers, summer study supplies for children, and a certificate ceremony recognizing students' hard work and achievements.

Many families shared how meaningful this program has been for them and how it has helped them feel welcomed, connected, and a true sense of belonging within their school community. Thank you to our partners who helped make this program and celebration such a success. ♥️

05/31/2026

It's not too late! 😮 You can still make a donation today -- the last day of our Give in May fundraiser!

https://www.giveinmay.org/organization/BayAreaResourceforNewcomers

Please consider contributing, even just $10, to help ensure East Bay refugees and newcomers remain supported in these politically challenging times. ❤

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Hello from our wonderful Co-Directors, Hermon and Kathryn! 💞

05/27/2026

WAHOO! We reached our $5,000 Give in May fundraising goal! 🥳 Thank you to each one of you for your dedicated support -- we could not have done this without you! 🤗❤

If you haven't yet donated and would still like to, it's not too late! The fundraiser will remain open through the end of May:

https://www.giveinmay.org/organization/BayAreaResourceforNewcomers/

Big thank you from all of us at BRFN! 🌸

05/25/2026

Sewing Classes for Afghan Women 🧵 BRFN recently kicked off a 5-week sewing program!

The participants are Afghan mothers, brought together through our partnership between BRFN and Hayward Unified. These fourteen women are joining us to learn about hand-sewing techniques. Beyond skill-building, many shared how the space joyfully reminded them of sewing gatherings back home in Afghanistan. We’re looking forward to continuing to grow this warm and supportive community! ❤

05/23/2026

We ❤ our Community Partners! Here we are with ICNA Relief, one of our amazing ongoing community partners. This photo was taken at our 2025 International Day of the Girl Child event, where we honored and celebrated Afghan girls in Hayward Unified School District (HUSD). 🌸 💜

05/22/2026

We've raised over $4,500 in our Give in May campaign, thanks to your wonderful support! Help us reach our $5,000 goal by the end of the month 😃

https://www.giveinmay.org/organization/BayAreaResourceforNewcomers/

05/21/2026

BRFN is honored to do the work we do supporting newcomers. Please consider helping us sustain this important work by donating to our Give in May fundraiser. 💞 Only 10 days left!

https://www.giveinmay.org/organization/BayAreaResourceforNewcomers