International Neighbors

Since 2015, International Neighbors has served over 800 of our nearly 4,000 refugee and SIV neighbors living in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County. These families have escaped violence and persecution to live in the safety and security of our small, friendly community. Our programs have given our neighbors the tools and networks needed to move from surviving to thriving.

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<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dvorak-immigrants-first-time-voters/2020/10/29/a27280f4-1a05-11eb-aeec-b93bcc29a01b_story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WASHINGTON POST: Immigrants who are first-time voters know how much is at stake next week</a>

Immigrants who are first-time voters know how much is at stake next week

<a href="https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/10/learning-pods-greenbrier-elementary-charlottesville-divided-racial-lines.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SLATE: When Learning Pods Came to Greenbrier Elementary</a>

SLATE: When Learning Pods Came to Greenbrier Elementary

<a href="https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/city-parents-explore-small-in-person-group-learning-pods-for-students-this-fall/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CHARLOTTESVILLE TOMORROW: City parents explore small in-person group, ‘learning pods,’ for students this fall</a>

City parents explore small in-person group, ‘learning pods,’ for students this fall

<a href="https://www.c-ville.com/helping-hand-international-neighbors-supports-refugee-families-during-the-pandemic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CVILLE: Helping hand: International Neighbors supports refugee families during the pandemic</a>

Helping hand: International Neighbors supports refugee families during the pandemic

dailyProgress

Local organizations step in to fill gaps for working families

<a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/03/09/577353905/90-days-to-start-a-new-life-for-refugees-in-the-u-s-what-happens-next">NPR: 90 Days To Start A New Life: For Refugees In The U.S., What Happens Next?</a>

90 Days To Start A New Life: For Refugees In The U.S., What Happens Next?

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"They give to us what money can not buy… hope."

"International Neighbors puts the human in humanity."

"I love International Neighbors. I want to be a Great Neighbor too."

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No matter how you say it, we're grateful to our #G

No matter how you say it, we're grateful to our #GivingTuesday donors for supporting our Smart Start preschool and private school scholarship match!

With your help, we're halfway to our goal of $10,000 for the match to give kids in our community more educational opportunities.

It's not too late to support this initiative. Your contribution of any amount helps kids get a Smart Start! (link in bio)

Photo credit: Rebecca George @bravedragonfly

#givingtuesday #thankyouwednesday #smartstart #educationalequity #educationforall #emotionallearning #earlychildhoodeducation #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #INcville #charlottesvillenonprofit

Big thanks to all the volunteers who came out on a

Big thanks to all the volunteers who came out on a blustery afternoon to help us distribute quarters & laundry supplies for Giving Tuesday!

Despite the cold, these caring folks had warm smiles beneath their masks as they greeted the neighbors we found at home with a gift to make their lives a little easier.

We appreciate that, on Giving Tuesday, these volunteers chose to give their time and energy to letting their refugee and SIV neighbors know they care.

Photo credit: Rebecca George @bravedragonfly

#GivingTuesday #thankfulwednesday #volunteers #neighborshelpingneigbors #beagreatneighbor #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #INcville #charlottesvillenonprofit

Giving Tuesday is about more than a donation; it’s about making a difference.
This Giving Tuesday, make 2x the difference!

Smart Start will give IN’s children access to preschool and private school education. And better yet, your generous donation will be matched up to $10,000, allowing us to serve more of our refugee and SIV neighbors!
#givingtuesday #smartstart #matched #learning #refugeestudents #makeadifference #give

Last month, IN reached a major milestone—our fif

Last month, IN reached a major milestone—our fifth anniversary. In typical fashion, we were too busy to celebrate.

Instead of having a (virtual) party, we made arrangements to open two additional learning pods, and won a grant to provide in-home virtual learning support for the children of our refugee and SIV neighbors. We hired two new part-time staff members, onboarded three volunteers, and visited 10 new families for intake interviews.

We're not complaining. On the contrary, we feel blessed by this abundance of purposeful activity. It means we're accomplishing our mission, and we're growing.

On Giving Tuesday, help us take a moment to celebrate turning 5 with these 5 ways to give! Follow the link in our bio to learn more about how you can help.

#GivingTuesday2020 #giving #donatetoday #celebrate #fiveways #fiveyears #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #INcville #charlottesvillenonprofit

Get ready, get set...TOMORROW is the day we give!

Get ready, get set...TOMORROW is the day we give!

Stay tuned for more details on how you can show your support for our refugee and SIV neighbors on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1.

It's Small Business Saturday, and we'd like to giv

It's Small Business Saturday, and we'd like to give a shoutout to all the #locallyownedandoperated, #minorityownedbusinesses, #womenownedbusinesses, and #momandpopshops that make our community a better place to live.

We especially appreciate the many local businesses that have been awesome community partners and #GreatNeighbors. Way too many to mention, but we're gonna give it a shot!

@acebiscuitandbarbecue @brgtshirts @bowerbirdbakeshop @championbrewingcompany @circacville @cheathamsnail_mail @commonhealthelderberry @shopatdarling @earlysville_exchange @greenbeancville @mariebettecafe @mellow_cville @petitemariebette Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters @pelotonstation @purvelocville @randomrowbrewing @rethreadscville @shenaniganstoystore @splendyscville @twiceresale @upliftthriftstorecville @vitaespirits

#shoplocal #shopsmall #localbusiness #localfood #localgoodness #localcville #neighborshelpingneighbors #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #INcville #charlottesvillenonprofit

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