RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.

Every year, RefugeeOne serves more than 2,500 refugees and immigrants of all ages, ethnic groups, faiths, and backgrounds. Our primary focus is to assist these resilient individuals in becoming independent community members.

​As the largest resettlement agency in Chicago, RefugeeOne has welcomed more than 20,000 refugees through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program since 1982. RefugeeOne walks alongside refugees from the moment they land at O'Hare International Airport—welcoming them to Chicago and providing furnished apartments, English classes, job search support, mental health care, youth programming, and mentors to help them adjust to life in the U.S. 

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Melineh Kano

Peyton Ruble

Annie Kaufman

Tom Mitchell

Talla Saghafi Mountjoy

Jennifer Borrell

The Program Management team at RefugeeOne is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various programs aimed at supporting refugees in their transition to life in the U.S. This includes managing employment services, educational initiatives, and youth programs, ensuring that each individual receives tailored assistance to promote self-reliance and community integration. The team collaborates with various stakeholders to secure funding, assess program effectiveness, and continuously enhance service delivery to meet the diverse needs of refugees and immigrants.

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