Watch our Executive Director, Lisa Wilson on WTTW
Lisa Wilson, along with other refugee rights advocates, Abubakr Meah and Arthur Wright, discuss the current state of Afghanistan under...
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- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
We're Hiring!
The Refugee Center has a variety of open full-time and part-time positions available. For over 40 years, our staff has been committed to...
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- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Donations (Updated March 2022)
Thanks to the generous contributions of our community, many items have been collected and distributed to our newest neighbors from...
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- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Afghan Resettlement in Champaign County
The Refugee Center’s staff and Board of Directors continue to support Afghan nationals seeking refuge in the United States. We are...
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- May 8, 2021
- 1 min
"Let it Be" Collaboration Benefits TRC
The Refugee Center is very grateful to James Barham, the City of Urbana, the City of Thionville, France, the Community Foundation of East...
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- May 2, 2021
- 2 min
Letter from the Director
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Refugee Center, Many of you have generously supported the Refugee Center by attending our Annual...
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- Mar 16, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 office closing; clients seen by appointment only
Due to concerns about COVID-19, The Refugee Center will only see clients by appointment. Please call 217-344-8455 to leave a message. A...
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- Jan 16, 2020
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13th Annual Fundraiser Banquet: Tickets Now Available Online
Tickets are now available online for our 13th Annual Fundraiser Banquet! For tickets and more information please follow this link! Please...
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- Dec 20, 2019
- 1 min
Champaign & Urbana allow the Refugee Center to continue refugee resettlement
We are grateful for the support of our local municipalities as we continue to do the important work of welcoming refugees to East Central...
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- Dec 4, 2019
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Save the Date for our 13th Annual Fundraiser Banquet
Please mark your calendars now for March 7, 2020, the date of our 13th Annual Fundraiser Banquet. The banquet will begin at 6pm and will...
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- Nov 25, 2019
- 1 min
Giving Tuesday on Facebook coming up December 3
Support The Refugee Center on Giving Tuesday, December 3. On that day, Facebook matches donations made to nonprofits on Facebook up to $7...
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The Refugee Center
- Nov 22, 2019
- 1 min
Shopping Night at Ten Thousand Villages to benefit The Refugee Center
Do your holiday shopping at Ten Thousand Villages on Saturday, December 7, 4-8 pm, and a portion of your purchase will be donated to The...
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- Mar 11, 2019
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12th Annual Refugee Center Fundraiser Banquet
Our 12th Annual Fundraiser Banquet to help benefit the work of the Refugee Center! Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 6 PM – 9 PM CDT The...
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- Mar 9, 2019
- 1 min