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

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.

On Friday, February 13th Refugee Dream Center will be collaborating with Islamic Relief USA to distribute boxes of food ...
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.

We are once again looking for extra volunteers to assist with our ESOL classes. The role would be more of an assistant, ...
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.

As we are receiving new arrivals, we need some help filling out their new homes. We are looking for common household ite...
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.

Statement from Executive Director Teddi Jallow: "As a refugee leader, we know that meaningful change begins with communi...
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
Help welcome newly arrived families with the essentials they need to feel at home. We’re currently seeking donations of ...
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!

Address

747 Broad Street
Providence, RI
02907

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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