For the past two years, after political restrictions and the worldwide pandemic halted refugee admissions to the United States, Jewish Family Services of Delaware—the only refugee resettlement agency in the state—remained dedicated to advocating for and assisting newcomers to America as they rebuild their lives in our community.
Now, with the country’s borders reopened and refugee admissions cap increased, JFS Delaware’s Refugee Integration Support Effort (RISE) is busier than ever. Since June, over 40 individuals have come to Delaware from war-torn countries around the world including Sudan, Rwanda, Vietnam, Eritrea, as well as refugees fleeing from Afghanistan.
“That may not sound like a lot when there are 64,000 people waiting in military bases, but it was what we knew we could manage,” said Rosi Crosby, JFS Delaware’s Chief Strategy Officer. “JFS is working with many partners in the community to find sufficient housing and resources for these families when they arrive.”