Refugee Dream Center

02/26/2026

The RDC office will be closed Thursday 2/26 while we wait for the parking lot to be clear. Staff will be available remotely and working from home.

02/23/2026

Refugee Dream Center will be closed Monday February 23rd and Tuesday February 24th due to the snow storm. Stay safe everyone!

02/20/2026

✈️ Volunteers Needed: Help Us Welcome New Neighbors Home

We’re looking for caring, reliable volunteers to help pick up newly arrived refugee families from the airport and bring them to their new homes here in our community on February 25th at 2pm and February 27th at 2pm.

A warm welcome makes all the difference after a long journey. By volunteering, you’ll be one of the first friendly faces they see — helping ease the transition and start their new chapter with dignity and support.

If you have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and a heart to serve, we’d love to hear from you. Please call 401-300-0544 or email info@refugeedreamcenter.org with any questions.

02/19/2026

Today, Refugee Dream Center distributed over 1,000 pounds of fresh seafood to our community courtesy of Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island. Including our weekly food pantry, RDC has distributed 3,300 pounds of food this week.

02/18/2026

On Thursday, February 19th Refugee Dream Center will be collaborating with Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island to distribute fresh seafood. Distribution will begin around 12pm and continue until 5pm OR while supplies last.

02/12/2026

Thank you to Representative David Morales for his visit to RDC on Tuesday, speaking to our refugee community, and hearing their voices.

02/09/2026

On Friday, February 13th Refugee Dream Center will be collaborating with Islamic Relief USA to distribute boxes of food for Ramadan. The distribution will start at 12:00pm and continue until 4pm or while supplies last.

02/05/2026

We are once again looking for extra volunteers to assist with our ESOL classes. The role would be more of an assistant, helping our education specialist run the classes. If you believe this would be a good fit for you and want to make a difference, please email volunteer_and_outreach@refugeedreamcenter.org.

02/03/2026

As we are receiving new arrivals, we need some help filling out their new homes. We are looking for common household items, such as silverware, pots and pans, dressers, kitchen tables/chairs, space heaters, and anything else that could be useful in an empty apartment. We ask that these items are new or in good condition if used. Please call 401-300-0544 with any questions.

01/29/2026

Statement from Executive Director Teddi Jallow: "As a refugee leader, we know that meaningful change begins with community. Participating in the National Day of Action allows us to raise our voices together, demand fair and humane policies, and show immigrants and refugees that they are not alone. By standing together, we amplify marginalized voices, build collective power, and strengthen our communities advancing justice, inclusion, and compassion for all." You can sign on to the protest at the link below:
https://nationalshutdown.org/

01/29/2026

01/28/2026

Help welcome newly arrived families with the essentials they need to feel at home. We’re currently seeking donations of household kitchen items—pots, pans, dishes, utensils, microwaves, and more. Every item makes a difference. If they are used, we kindly ask that they are in like-new condition. Make a difference today!