About Us
OUR MISSION
Refuge for Nations is a nonprofit social enterprise committed to empowering refugee women across Metro Detroit. We provide all the support needed for immigrant and refugee women to not just survive, but to thrive in the new life ahead of them. From breaking down language barriers with our ESL (English as a Second Language) courses to learning skilled trades that lead to eventual employment, our organization empowers women with the tools needed to build a meaningful life for themselves as well as their families.
OUR VISION
Through strategic partnerships with the greater community, it is our aim to grow employment opportunities for women who may not immediately thrive in traditional work settings. We hope to be able to provide new avenues for employment, assistance with housing, and any other support needed to settle comfortably. Through these efforts, we also look for ways we can give back or contribute to the greater community.
OUR HISTORY
- Pre 2017: Occasionally offered sewing classes but began to see the need for a consistent program to promote growth for immigrant and refugee women
- 2017: RFN officially became a recognized 501C3 organization
- 2020: We stepped in to help sew masks during the pandemic which brought the realization that RFN can build a workforce
- 2022: We are engaging in more projects and have hired several women as part of the workforce
OUR PRODUCTS
From women's clothing and accessories to baby products, our women are ready to serve you! We offer custom products for partners and other causes close to our heart. Our network of refugee and immigrant women work diligently to fill all orders with a strong sense of purpose, love and care. If you'd like to request our services for a special order, please contact us at info@refugefornations.com.
Help us meet our Fundraising Goals!
Refuge for Nations relies on generous donors, like you, to maintain the lease of our sewing centers including 15 industrial sewing machines, electric cutters, sewing supplies needed to make the space functional for our women workers! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
