MVRCR is a nationally recognized leader in refugee services. Today the refugee population being resettled is increasingly diverse with individuals and families from the former Soviet Union, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Burma, Somalia, Liberia, Iraq, Nepal/Bhutan and many other countries. MVRCR believes in the dignity and celebrate the diversity of all human beings. They are committed to carrying out their mission with integrity and fulfilling their vision with compassion.
In order welcome our new neighbors, to promote the well-being, and assist them in forging cultural competence, the MVRCR offers a combination of programs and services:
- Reception and Placement
- Employment Services
- Immigration and Citizenship
- Enhanced Cultural Orientation for New-Comers (Health, Safety, etc.)
- Volunteer Program – featuring the Creativity Inclusion Project
- Traffic Safety Program
- Child Safety Seat Training and Distribution
- Permit Test Preparation and Driving Simulators
- English for Speakers of Other Language classes – A partnership w/ the Utica City School District
- Office for New Americans Opportunity Center
- Citizenship Classes
- Small Business Development Classes in partnership with SUNY IT
- New Comers Program for students age 18 to 21 with limited English proficiency
- Computer Classes
- Gear Up Program Parent Outreach in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College
- Community Gardens – A Partnership with the Oneida County Health Department
- Unspoken – annual human rights film festival and conference
info@mvrcr.org
www.mvrcr.org
www.iamunspoken.com
COMPASS Interpreters is the multilingual interpretation, translation, and cultural outreach division of the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees.
info@compassinterpreters.org
www.compassinterpreters.org
Hey Sam:I trust you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. My name is Jack Bailey and I am the Children’s Pastor at Colonial Hills Church in Southaven, MS. I just read your atrcile “Redefining Maturity, in K magazine, and wanted to say thank you for your words. My heart resonated with the section Leverage Collaberative Connections. That is where my heart is in wanting to help young leaders as well as churches to connect and work together. The words writing where a great encouragement to me and I just thought I would stop by and say thank you.May the Lord continue to bless you and your ministry as you seek HimJack