Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services focuses on assisting new refugees to the Rochester, New York area. Beginning as an offshoot of Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach Center, the organization has continued their mission and focuses of the basic needs for refugees acclimating to western New York. Some of their notable services include educational support, career advancement, housing and settlement assistance.

Angels of Mercy is a local organization committed to educating, protecting, and empowering women on their healing journey. Through their various programs including their Butterfly Boutique, Dress a Girl Around the World initiative they serve women and girls on a local and international level.

Rochester Global Connections (RGC) promotes international understanding and cultural exchange by connecting members of the Greater Rochester Community with international students and international visitors. Incorporated in 1957 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, RGC leads cultural, educational, and professional programming for international students and international visitors.

Saints Place is a Pittsford, New York organization that has served over 16,000 refugees settle in the Rochester, NY area. The organization provides clothing for new refugee so they can adjust to the varying climates of western New York. Upon arrival to Rochester, refugees are given essential clothes, and access to “the clothing closet” for any circumstance that may arise. The organization has grown through church and volunteer support so that they can now provide school supplies, furniture and even electronics!

The Catholic Family Center of Rochester, New York supports and provides assistance to local families who are vulnerable and facing poverty. Through their service, they are able to provide food, clothes, medical assistance and shelter to thousands of locals. The Catholic Family Center also assists individuals on a professional level as they offer job training and employment resources. They continue their support outside of the Rochester community by advocation to state and national governments.

Mary’s Place is a refugee outreach service that looks to provide support for refugees in the Maplewood/Edgerton neighborhoods of Rochester, New York. The not-for profit- is joined by refugees from ten different nations who are working to acclimate to American culture. Mary’s Place provides support for these refugees in the form of English language lessons, employment, resettlement and citizenship support.

Rochester International Academy: The Rochester International Academy is a school in the city of Rochester that supports students from many international backgrounds. is designed to facilitate the cultural and academic transition of newly arrived English Language Learners through rigorous language instruction and interdisciplinary learning in collaboration with families and community. As a school, the academy offers more than just academics as students partake in a wide range of athletics and extra-curriculars to enhance their experience.