New Roots
Refugee & Immigrant Support Program
“New Roots” is a comprehensive support program for refugees, immigrants, newly arrived families, and other underserved newcomer communities, aimed at facilitating their adaptation to a new environment. The project includes case management, legal support, career counseling, yoga classes, retreats for emotional recovery, and family events to build a supportive community. “We, immigrants, know well how hard it is to start from scratch in a new country, where the language is different, there are no familiar faces, no home, and no beloved job. It’s unbearable to walk into the unknown, having lost everything in a day because of war.”
Brief Description
“New Roots” is a comprehensive support program for refugees, immigrants, newly arrived families, and other underserved newcomer communities, aimed at facilitating their adaptation to a new environment. The project includes case management, legal support, career counseling, yoga classes, retreats for emotional recovery, and family events to build a supportive community.
Relevance
Due to the war in Ukraine, thousands of Ukrainians have been forced to seek a new life abroad. This project helps them not only find employment and housing but also provides legal, social, and emotional support, fostering integration into a new culture.
Project Goals
- Provide employment, housing search, and career counseling, including support in choosing colleges, universities, and courses.
- Offer legal consultations on immigration issues.
- Organize yoga classes and retreats for emotional recovery.
- Conduct family events for socialization and to strengthen bonds within the new community.
Expected Results
- Short-term: Reduced anxiety, improved emotional well-being, and enhanced social support.
- Long-term: Stable employment, accessible housing, successful adaptation to new living conditions, and development of a Ukrainian community in Los Angeles.
Projected Program Expansion Budget
$3 million per year.
Call to Action
Support the “New Roots” project financially or by spreading the word. Help Ukrainian refugees find a new direction in life, stability, and support in a new country.
Services may include
- Case Management
- Legal Support
- Employment Assistance
- Workforce Development
- Career Counseling
- English Language Learning (ESL)
- Financial Literacy
- Community Integration
- Family Support Services
- Wellness Activities
- Emotional Recovery Programs
- Community Events
