Refugee Dream Center

Refugee Dream Center Mission
The Refugee Dream Center is established to create opportunities within the refugee community to facilitate their resettlement process in the U.S.

Healthcare Education & Orientation Program

The Refugee Dream Center, Inc. provides education and cultural orientation on healthcare. This summer, the Center is engaged in offering basic healthcare education to refugee families from different countries of origin. The program focuses on primary care operations, mental health and cultural barriers such as stigma and idioms of distress. Refugees are taught about dietary processes, dental services, importance of keeping doctor’s appointments, not sharing medication, continuity in taking medication as prescribed, exercise, and general coping tools for stress and adjustment related issues. Youth Role Modelling Program: Refugee Youth Dream

This program focuses primarily on targeting teens and young adults. Refugee youth are specifically faced with a number of challenges due to acculturation pressure and educational gaps. The Refugee Youth Dream program engages such youth in meaningful activities geared towards improving their social functioning skills, prevent truancy, enhance entrance into college, prevent gangs and gang-related violence, and receive mentorship. These activities include the utilization of speeches, poetry, music, field trips, and art to inspire young people towards achieving. Youth are also supported in school and homework related needs. Refugee Adult Literacy & Job Readiness

This program includes training refugee adults in English as a Second Language (ESL), job and interview skills training, cultural enhancement training, training in basic computer skills, and referrals for supportive services including employment prospects, housing, and related social service needs. Refugee Dream Center offers interpreting in a wide range of languages via Refugee Interpreting Services, LLC. http://www.refugeeinterpretingservices.com

As refugee families are experiencing food stamp cuts since March 1st, the Refugee Dream Center is stepping up to help me...
03/11/2026

As refugee families are experiencing food stamp cuts since March 1st, the Refugee Dream Center is stepping up to help meet the growing need. This week, RDC distributed 2,000 pounds of fresh beef to refugee families across Rhode Island to help ease the impact of these reductions.

For many newly arrived families, food assistance is a critical lifeline while they work to build stability in a new country. With these benefits reduced, many households are facing difficult choices about how to put enough food on the table.

We are still in need of all these items!NEW Items for bedrooms: pillows, bed frames, box springs headboards/footboards, ...
03/10/2026

We are still in need of all these items!

NEW Items for bedrooms: pillows, bed frames, box springs headboards/footboards, blankets, desks, new mattresses.

Kitchen items (can be used but in good condition): pots and pans, dishes, dish soap/sponges, utensils, cutting boards, kitchen towels, paper towels, trash bags, and small appliances such as microwaves and can openers.

Bathroom items: Bathroom trash can, bathroom towels, new shower curtains, new bath towels, laundry baskets, toilet paper, shampoo/body wash, shaving essentials

Living Room Items (can be used but in good condition): Couches, chairs, lamps, pillows, shelves, desks, blankets, coffee tables

HELP NEEDED: As new refugee families arrive in our community, many are starting over with very few household essentials....
03/09/2026

HELP NEEDED: As new refugee families arrive in our community, many are starting over with very few household essentials. We’re currently seeking donations of common bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom items to help them settle into their new homes with dignity and comfort.

NEW Items for bedrooms: pillows, bed frames, box springs headboards/footboards, blankets, desks, new mattresses.

Kitchen items (can be used but in good condition): pots and pans, dishes, dish soap/sponges, utensils, cutting boards, kitchen towels, paper towels, trash bags, and small appliances such as microwaves and can openers.

Bathroom items: Bathroom trash can, bathroom towels, new shower curtains, new bath towels, laundry baskets, toilet paper, shampoo/body wash, shaving essentials

Living Room Items (can be used but in good condition): Couches, chairs, lamps, pillows, shelves, desks, blankets, coffee tables

If you’d like to donate or have questions, please reach out to 401-300-0544 or send us an email at info@refugeedreamcenter.org. Your generosity helps turn empty apartments into welcoming homes. ❤️

✈️ Volunteers Needed: Help Us Welcome New Neighbors Home!We’re looking for caring, reliable volunteers to help pick up n...
03/09/2026

✈️ 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 (TF Green) and bring them to their new homes here in our community on March 13th at 2pm (2 people) and March 19th at 2pm. (3 people)
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 that has at least 5 seats, 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.

Join us for “Building a Caring Future,” a Community Conversation hosted by Lippitt House Museum and League of Women Vote...
03/06/2026

Join us for “Building a Caring Future,” a Community Conversation hosted by Lippitt House Museum and League of Women Voters of Rhode Island. On March 9 from 6:30PM-8:00PM, local leaders—including Refugee Dream Center founder Omar Bah—will discuss how changing immigration policies are impacting Rhode Island’s immigrant communities and what we can do to support them.

📍 Lippitt House Museum, Providence, RI
📅 Monday, March 9

Come be part of the conversation about building a stronger, more caring community. 🌍

RDC founder Dr. Omar Bah and Youth Projects Coordinator Night Jean Muhingabo were among the Rhode Islanders protesting t...
03/05/2026

RDC founder Dr. Omar Bah and Youth Projects Coordinator Night Jean Muhingabo were among the Rhode Islanders protesting the US-Israeli War on Iran this past Saturday. “When people are displaced, they become refugees, immigrants, or asylum seekers. And most of the refugees are produced by wars where the United States intervened." Dr. Bah stated. You can read the full article and watch a video of the protest at the link below:
https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/providence-continues-protesting-us?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&fbclid=IwY2xjawQWb9RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-ntZA6D_GpyH9O2ZZ9NZG2eU2TmpG0tMFAzp87nN5M0qshsgASCWVMtfgh0_aem_pOCnlbzgBO6y7vOTmdws3A

The RDC office will be closed Thursday 2/26 while we wait for the parking lot to be clear. Staff will be available remot...
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.

Refugee Dream Center will be closed Monday February 23rd and Tuesday February 24th due to the snow storm. Stay safe ever...
02/23/2026

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

✈️ Volunteers Needed: Help Us Welcome New Neighbors HomeWe’re looking for caring, reliable volunteers to help pick up ne...
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.

Today, Refugee Dream Center distributed over 1,000 pounds of fresh seafood to our community courtesy of Commercial Fishe...
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.

On Thursday, February 19th Refugee Dream Center will be collaborating with Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island t...
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.

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

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