Welcome to White's Chapel
Refugee Initiative
Welcome to
White's Chapel
Refugee Initiative
Welcome to White's Chapel
Refugee Initiative
Connecting refugees with opportunities
Connecting refugees
with opportunities
What we do
The White's Chapel Refugee Initiative is a ministry of White's Chapel Methodist Church. Good-hearted persons of all affiliations and faiths are welcome to participate. Our volunteers combine their varied backgrounds and talents to assist U.S.-sponsored (legal) refugees through their resettlement and transition into American life. We help families succeed and thrive in their new world. Together, we cover the waterfront of solutions to life's questions.
What we do
The White's Chapel Refugee Initiative is a ministry of White's Chapel Methodist Church. Good-hearted persons of all affiliations and faiths are welcome to participate. Our volunteers combine their varied backgrounds and talents to assist U.S.-sponsored (legal) refugees through their resettlement and transition into American life. We help families succeed and thrive in their new world. Together, we cover the waterfront of solutions to life's questions.
What we do
The White's Chapel Refugee Initiative is a ministry of White's Chapel Methodist Church. Good-hearted persons of all affiliations and faiths are welcome to participate. Our volunteers combine their varied backgrounds and talents to assist U.S.-sponsored (legal) refugees through their resettlement and transition into American life. We help families succeed and thrive in their new world. Together, we cover the waterfront of solutions to life's questions.
What is a refugee?
A person who has fled his/her country and is unable to return
because of a well-founded fear of being persecuted on account of
race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group or political opinion. U.S. refugees are vetted and approved by the U.S. State Department.
What is a refugee?
A person who has fled his/her country and is unable to return
because of a well-founded fear of being persecuted on account of
race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group or political opinion. U.S. refugees are vetted and approved by the U.S. State Department.
What is
a refugee?
A person who has fled his/her country and is unable to return
because of a well-founded fear of being persecuted on account of
race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group or political opinion. U.S. refugees are vetted and approved by the U.S. State Department.
Notable Terms
Economic Migrant (n)
Someone who leaves his/her country purely for economic reasons. Economic migrants choose to move in order to find better lives
Christian (n)
One who loves and serves, following the example of Jesus Christ
Volunteer in White's
Chapel Refugee Initiative
Volunteer in White's
Chapel Refugee
Initiative
Someone who assists refugees
in the name of Jesus Christ
Join our Teams
Teaching English and
American traditions
Teaching English and
American traditions
Furnish apartments
and highlight
nearby services
Furnish apartments
and highlight
nearby services
Prepare a welcome
meal or extend an
invitation
Prepare a welcome
meal or extend an
invitation
Donate, collect, or
distribute new/used
phones, computers,
household items
Drive/accompany a
refugee to an
appointment
Assist with
documentation
(Ex. banking,
job application)
Donate, collect, or
distribute new/used
phones, computers,
household items
Drive/accompany a
refugee to an
appointment
Assist with
documentation
(Ex. banking,
job application)
Looking for other ways to get involved?
Looking for
other ways to
get involved?
Genius Bar
Tutoring Table
Special Projects
Platform
Special Projects
Platform
Families Mentoring
Families
Families Mentoring
Families
Conversations that Connect
Youth Programs
Conversations that Connect
Youth Programs
Your unique interest!
Your unique interest!
Recent News
Upcoming Events
Photos
Photos
Videos
Videos
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Where do most of the refugees come from?
Our team supports refugees from all over the world - from Africa, Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, Ukraine, the Caribbean and more.
What is English Language Learning (ELL)?
ELL partners English speakers with a team to teach English to adult refugees. Our teams use six levels of Cambridge’s VENTURES curriculum. We listen to our students read and discuss a variety of content. We help them decode signs, forms, menus, newspaper articles, and books – and also assist with pronunciation and vocabulary building.
Can I get service or volunteer hours?
Yes! Contact us to connect and get involved.
What are other ways I can help?
WCRI has exciting openings for every interest and time available! See ABOUT US. We engage in tutoring and assist with scholarship and admission applications. We facilitate career transitions by modeling job searches, resumes and interviews. We connect patients with physicians and when necessary, diplomate hospital care and surgical payment plans. We assist pro bono attorneys in securing accurate paperwork for asylum, negotiate with landlords, and assist in entrepreneurial efforts. We counsel and befriend.
What is the Genius Bar?
Volunteers offer their unique talents for unique projects. Sometimes these involve a simple telephone call; sometimes there is research or a project that evolves to respond to a specific refugee request for assistance.
Where do most of the refugees come from?
Our team supports refugees from all over the world - from Africa, Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, Ukraine, the Caribbean and more.
What is English Language Learning (ELL)?
ELL partners English speakers with a team to teach English to adult refugees. Our teams use six levels of Cambridge’s VENTURES curriculum. We listen to our students read and discuss a variety of content. We help them decode signs, forms, menus, newspaper articles, and books – and also assist with pronunciation and vocabulary building.
Can I get service or volunteer hours?
Yes! Contact us to connect and get involved.
What are other ways I can help?
WCRI has exciting openings for every interest and time available! See ABOUT US. We engage in tutoring and assist with scholarship and admission applications. We facilitate career transitions by modeling job searches, resumes and interviews. We connect patients with physicians and when necessary, diplomate hospital care and surgical payment plans. We assist pro bono attorneys in securing accurate paperwork for asylum, negotiate with landlords, and assist in entrepreneurial efforts. We counsel and befriend.
What is the Genius Bar?
Volunteers offer their unique talents for unique projects. Sometimes these involve a simple telephone call; sometimes there is research or a project that evolves to respond to a specific refugee request for assistance.