Refugee Engagement and Support Alliance of Pella

06/20/2026

Our view is backwards. Be sure to read to the end . . .

Today is World Refugee Day. Here’s a poem called ‘Refugees’.

06/19/2026

Test your knowledge of refugee facts . . .

06/17/2026

Pray that the U.S. will soon re-open its doors to welcome those seeking a life of safety and freedom.

06/12/2026

At least four Pella families have been waiting, some for over a year, for their green card applications to be processed. Here is why.

06/05/2026

Looking for support in Pella?

If you are a refugee or immigrant seeking support, RESAP is here for you. We offer services and resources to help individuals and families thrive in their new community, including:

✅ Employment and career support
✅ Housing assistance and resources
✅ Education and training opportunities
✅ Language and interpretation support
✅ Community connections and referrals
✅ Individualized supportive services

📋 Interested in receiving services? Complete our service request form using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSend2RO2NlCNqYRgHS9UvsmY6cS4c1DSnCsp1LeJFpfpO839g/viewform

📱 Have questions? Contact RESAP on WhatsApp.
(515) 216-8449

See the flyer below for more details about our programs and how we can support you. We look forward to connecting with you!

04/17/2026

If you are wondering about refugee statistics for the past year, this news was just released by several reliable news outlets.

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

04/07/2026

Myth Monday 🔍

❌ MYTH: Refugees are a burden on the economy.
✅ FACT: Refugees strengthen the economy, especially over time.

While refugees may need support at first, their earnings and tax contributions grow significantly over time, often matching or exceeding the U.S. average within about a decade.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, refugees and asylees generate a net positive fiscal impact at every level of government, including $31.5 billion federally and $92.3 billion at the state and local level, totaling nearly $124 billion in net contributions over 15 years.

But the impact goes beyond numbers:

❣️ Refugees start businesses and create jobs
❣️ They fill critical workforce gaps in key industries
❣️ Their spending boosts local economies and small businesses
❣️ They bring innovation, skills, and resilience

Refugees aren’t a cost,
they’re an investment with long-term returns.

FACTS > FEAR.

📚 Sources:

➡️ NBER Study: https://www.nber.org/papers/w23498
➡️ U.S. HHS Report: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/media/press/2024/new-hhs-study-finds-nearly-124-billion-positive-fiscal-impact-refugees-and-asylees

03/17/2026

Tomorrow marks the 46th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, which has helped make it possible for more than 3 million refugees to find safety in the United States, including over 400,000 welcomed by USCRI. Behind every number is a story of resilience, courage, and hope for a better future.

Read more about the courage and resilience of Vietnamese refugees, including Loc Nguyen, a former USCRI board member, at https://bit.ly/3NGjqfa

03/03/2026

Today was Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Iowa State Capitol. USCRI Des Moines represented well and shared these stats on the contribution that Refugees and Immigrants bring to our state.

02/19/2026

A terrible new development yesterday for our refugee friends and neighbors. This is being reported across numerous sources. Just one source linked here.

Under U.S. law , refugees must apply for lawful permanent resident status one year after their arrival in the country.