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REACT DC

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Providing resettlement assistance for recently arrived refugees in the DC metro area. We enable them on a path to self-reliance and integration into the US.

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In July, REACT DC: βœ… Distributed 1,000 lbs halal meat (169 families) βœ… Welcomed our 1st R&P arrival βœ… Hosted 75 women & 40 kids at REACTwomen βœ… Delivered $12.8K in essentials: diapers, pads, goods Empowerment starts with dignity. πŸ’ͺ #REACTDC #RefugeeSupport

In July, REACT DC:

βœ… Distributed 1,000 lbs halal meat (169 families)
βœ… Welcomed our 1st R&P arrival
βœ… Hosted 75 women & 40 kids at REACTwomen
βœ… Delivered $12.8K in essentials: diapers, pads, goods

Empowerment starts with dignity. πŸ’ͺ #REACTDC #RefugeeSupport
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August impact: Legal clinic support, 560 backpacks at Back to School event, 80 women at REACTwomen, 3,500 diapers & 5,040 pads distributed, stress management workshop with NVFS, and welcomed first Welcome Corps arrivals! #REACTDC #CommunitySupport

August impact: Legal clinic support, 560 backpacks at Back to School event, 80 women at REACTwomen, 3,500 diapers &amp; 5,040 pads distributed, stress management workshop with NVFS, and welcomed first <a href="/WelcomeCorps/">Welcome Corps</a> arrivals! #REACTDC #CommunitySupport
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πŸŽ‰ In Sept, we marked 3 years of REACT DC! πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦± 80 women at REACTwomen 🧷 $5.5K in goods: 6.5K diapers (Greater Gr. DC Diaper Bank) & hygiene kits (Begin Again Foundation) πŸ’Ό Taught Intro to Entrepreneurship πŸ™Œ Potomac School joined for Community Action Day #REACTDC #RefugeeSupport

πŸŽ‰ In Sept, we marked 3 years of REACT DC!

πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦± 80 women at REACTwomen
🧷 $5.5K in goods: 6.5K diapers (Greater <a href="/dcdiaperbank/">Gr. DC Diaper Bank</a>) &amp; hygiene kits (Begin Again Foundation)
πŸ’Ό Taught Intro to Entrepreneurship
πŸ™Œ Potomac School joined for Community Action Day

#REACTDC #RefugeeSupport
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Big October at REACT DC! 🌟 Awarded ONA contract for 4 Afghan programs πŸ‘©β€πŸ« 1st REACTWomen Cohort launched β˜• Chai & Chat started 🧼 5,900 diapers (Gr. DC Diaper Bank), 105 hygiene kits (Begin Again Foundation), $9.3K in donations #RefugeeSupport #WomenEmpowerment #REACTDC

Big October at REACT DC!

🌟 Awarded ONA contract for 4 Afghan programs
πŸ‘©β€πŸ« 1st REACTWomen Cohort launched
β˜• Chai &amp; Chat started
🧼 5,900 diapers (<a href="/dcdiaperbank/">Gr. DC Diaper Bank</a>), 105 hygiene kits (Begin Again Foundation), $9.3K in donations

#RefugeeSupport #WomenEmpowerment #REACTDC
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In Nov, REACT DC joined the 2024 Giving Machines launch at Tysonsβ€”a kiosk where shoppers donate to nonprofits! 🎁 REACTwomen (80 attendees), Chai & Chat β˜•οΈ (10 women), & distributed 6,600 diapers to 132 kids (Gr. DC Diaper Bank) 🧷 plus hygiene kits to 90 women. #REACTDC #REACTwomen

In Nov, REACT DC joined the 2024 Giving Machines launch at Tysonsβ€”a kiosk where shoppers donate to nonprofits! 🎁 REACTwomen (80 attendees), Chai &amp; Chat β˜•οΈ (10 women), &amp; distributed 6,600 diapers to 132 kids (<a href="/dcdiaperbank/">Gr. DC Diaper Bank</a>) 🧷 plus hygiene kits to 90 women. #REACTDC #REACTwomen
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December at REACT DC: Site visit at Gate Gourmet ✈️, $10K grant from American University Philanthropy Lab πŸŽ‰, 43 women graduated Empowerment Cohort πŸŽ“, 6,250 diapers & hygiene products distributed πŸ‘ΆπŸ’œ, honored Afghan allies πŸ‡¦πŸ‡«, and more!

December at REACT DC: Site visit at Gate Gourmet ✈️, $10K grant from American University Philanthropy Lab πŸŽ‰, 43 women graduated Empowerment Cohort πŸŽ“, 6,250 diapers &amp; hygiene products distributed πŸ‘ΆπŸ’œ, honored Afghan allies πŸ‡¦πŸ‡«, and more!
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In 2024, REACT DC supported 5,020+ people with employment πŸ’Ό, sponsorship πŸ€—, women’s empowerment πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦, legal aid βš–οΈ, & resettlement 🏒. 127 jobs secured βœ… | 63 newcomers welcomed πŸŽ‰ | 65K+ diapers distributed 🧷 | 921 legal cases served. Together, we empower communities! 🌍✨

In 2024, REACT DC supported 5,020+ people with employment πŸ’Ό, sponsorship πŸ€—, women’s empowerment πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦, legal aid βš–οΈ, &amp; resettlement 🏒.
127 jobs secured βœ… | 63 newcomers welcomed πŸŽ‰ | 65K+ diapers distributed 🧷 | 921 legal cases served.
Together, we empower communities! 🌍✨
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We're proud to welcome SIV holders starting new lives in the U.S. 🏑 πŸ”— Learn more: reactdc.org/resettlement πŸ’– Support essentials & security: donorbox.org/general-suppor… #RefugeesWelcome #SIV #REACTDC

We're proud to welcome SIV holders starting new lives in the U.S. 🏑

πŸ”— Learn more: reactdc.org/resettlement
πŸ’– Support essentials &amp; security: donorbox.org/general-suppor…

#RefugeesWelcome #SIV #REACTDC
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Our 4th Women’s Empowerment Cohort is underway! πŸ’ͺ 236 refugee women have already graduated from this 12-week program, gaining ESL, digital literacy, and sewing skills to build brighter futures in Northern VA. πŸ§΅πŸ’» #REACTDC #WomensEmpowerment #RefugeeWomen

Our 4th Women’s Empowerment Cohort is underway! πŸ’ͺ 236 refugee women have already graduated from this 12-week program, gaining ESL, digital literacy, and sewing skills to build brighter futures in Northern VA. πŸ§΅πŸ’» #REACTDC #WomensEmpowerment #RefugeeWomen
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Our VRSAP team took refugee students & SYEP interns on a DC tripβ€”Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ VRSAP helps refugee youth thrive in VA schools. SYEP builds skills & career confidence. πŸ’ΌπŸ’ͺ #REACTDC #VRSAP #SYEP #RefugeeYouth

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πŸ’° REACT DC hosted a Financial Literacy Workshop for refugee youth, led by our MYVA and VRSAP teams! Students learned budgeting, saving, and smart spending skills to help build a strong financial future. #REACTDC #FinancialLiteracy #RefugeeYouth #MYVA #VRSAP

πŸ’° REACT DC hosted a Financial Literacy Workshop for refugee youth, led by our MYVA and VRSAP teams! Students learned budgeting, saving, and smart spending skills to help build a strong financial future. #REACTDC #FinancialLiteracy #RefugeeYouth #MYVA #VRSAP
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Our MYVA & VRSAP teams led a β€œFocus on Health” workshop for refugee youthβ€”covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, hygiene, screen time, vaccines & school attendance. Empowering healthy habits for a stronger future! πŸ’ͺπŸ“šπŸ₯¦ #REACTDC #HealthyHabits #RefugeeYouth

Our MYVA &amp; VRSAP teams led a β€œFocus on Health” workshop for refugee youthβ€”covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, hygiene, screen time, vaccines &amp; school attendance. Empowering healthy habits for a stronger future! πŸ’ͺπŸ“šπŸ₯¦ #REACTDC #HealthyHabits #RefugeeYouth
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Our refugee youth got their first library cards during a REACT DC workshop! They learned to use library resources like books, study spaces, and techβ€”opening doors to lifelong learning and community connection. πŸ“šβœ¨ #REACTDC #LibraryOrientation #YouthEmpowerment

Our refugee youth got their first library cards during a REACT DC workshop! They learned to use library resources like books, study spaces, and techβ€”opening doors to lifelong learning and community connection. πŸ“šβœ¨ #REACTDC #LibraryOrientation #YouthEmpowerment
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Resettlement is a public-private effort & we rely on donations to support SIV families through housing, jobs & more. Help us welcome them with dignity. Donate: donorbox.org/general-suppor… #SupportSIVs #REACTDC

Resettlement is a public-private effort &amp; we rely on donations to support SIV families through housing, jobs &amp; more. Help us welcome them with dignity. Donate: donorbox.org/general-suppor… #SupportSIVs #REACTDC
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REACT DC is still welcoming SIVsβ€”Afghans who served alongside U.S. forces. We support them from day 1 through long-term resettlement & integration. Help us continue this vital work: reactdc.com/donate πŸ’™ #SIV #RefugeesWelcome #REACTDC #DonateNow

REACT DC is still welcoming SIVsβ€”Afghans who served alongside U.S. forces. We support them from day 1 through long-term resettlement &amp; integration. Help us continue this vital work: reactdc.com/donate πŸ’™ #SIV #RefugeesWelcome #REACTDC #DonateNow
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πŸŒπŸŽ’ Happy #InternationalYouthDay! REACT DC supports refugee youth with our summer Back to School Celebration & Backpack Drive, plus mentoring & academic programs like MYVA and VRSAP. Empowering futures every day! #RefugeeYouth #YouthEmpowerment #REACTDC

πŸŒπŸŽ’ Happy #InternationalYouthDay! REACT DC supports refugee youth with our summer Back to School Celebration &amp; Backpack Drive, plus mentoring &amp; academic programs like MYVA and VRSAP. Empowering futures every day! #RefugeeYouth #YouthEmpowerment #REACTDC
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Over the past year, REACT DC and the Greater DC Diaper Bank have provided diapers 🧷🍼 to families in need. Many volunteersβ€”youth and adults πŸ™Œβ€”help pack and prepare, making a real difference! πŸ’™ #CommunitySupport #Volunteers #REACTDC

Over the past year, REACT DC and the Greater DC Diaper Bank have provided diapers 🧷🍼 to families in need. Many volunteersβ€”youth and adults πŸ™Œβ€”help pack and prepare, making a real difference! πŸ’™ #CommunitySupport #Volunteers #REACTDC
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Meet our Office of New Americans (ONA) team at REACT DC! πŸ’ΌπŸ’™ With ASA funding, we support Afghan newcomers through: πŸ”Ή RSSEP – Jobs & career pathways πŸ”Ή VRSAP – School success for youth πŸ”Ή ASA-MYVA – Mentorship for ages 15–24 πŸ”Ή Legal – Free immigration support

Meet our Office of New Americans (ONA) team at REACT DC! πŸ’ΌπŸ’™

With ASA funding, we support Afghan newcomers through:

πŸ”Ή RSSEP – Jobs &amp; career pathways
πŸ”Ή VRSAP – School success for youth
πŸ”Ή ASA-MYVA – Mentorship for ages 15–24
πŸ”Ή Legal – Free immigration support
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πŸš‡ At REACT DC, we’re solving transportation barriers through community partnerships! βœ… Metro training for male & female ONA clients πŸ‘  Women’s trip to a job event w/ Suited For Change πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ $5 Capital Bikeshare memberships for clients on public benefits

πŸš‡ At REACT DC, we’re solving transportation barriers through community partnerships!

βœ… Metro training for male &amp; female ONA clients
πŸ‘  Women’s trip to a job event w/ <a href="/SuitedForChange/">Suited For Change</a>
πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ $5 <a href="/bikeshare/">Capital Bikeshare</a> memberships for clients on public benefits
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🌟 Refugee youth are thriving at REACT DC! 82 in VRSAP, 16 in literacy (1,200+ hrs, 83% attendance) 10 field trips, 3 workshops 5 new MYVA mentees, 3 matches 2 in WIOA, 6 in summer jobs Across 5 school districts, w/ amazing partners πŸ’ͺ #YouthEmpowerment

🌟 Refugee youth are thriving at REACT DC!
82 in VRSAP, 16 in literacy (1,200+ hrs, 83% attendance)
10 field trips, 3 workshops
5 new MYVA mentees, 3 matches
2 in WIOA, 6 in summer jobs
Across 5 school districts, w/ amazing partners πŸ’ͺ
#YouthEmpowerment