Building thriving communities, together.
RILOC empowers refugees, immigrants, and underserved populations through economic empowerment, advocacy, leadership development, and community integration.
A glimpse into our community
Empowering communities to belong, lead, and thrive.
RILOC is a nonprofit community consortium dedicated to empowering refugees, immigrants, and underserved populations through economic empowerment, advocacy, leadership development, and community integration.
Our vision is to create thriving, inclusive, and economically empowered communities where refugees and immigrants achieve long-term success.
Our Full StoryWhat guides every program we build
Inclusion
We embrace cultural diversity and promote equal opportunities for all individuals and families.
Empowerment
We equip communities with education, leadership skills, and economic opportunities.
Collaboration
We foster partnerships among nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, and community leaders.
Integrity
We maintain transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership in all operations.
Service
We are committed to compassionate, community-focused support and advocacy.
Sustainability
We promote long-term solutions that strengthen community resilience and independence.
Real numbers, real lives changed
Our impact grows every day. Here's a live look at the communities we serve.
Pathways designed around real lives
Refugee Integration
Comprehensive resettlement support connecting new arrivals to housing, services, and neighbors who care.
Explore ProgramYouth Mentorship & Tutoring
One-on-one mentorship and academic support that helps young newcomers thrive in school and beyond.
Explore ProgramWorkforce Readiness
Career coaching, certification pathways, and internships that turn talent into stable careers.
Explore ProgramPrograms making a difference every day
From the first day of arrival to long-term leadership, we walk alongside every family.
Housing Assistance
Direct support finding safe, affordable housing, understanding lease agreements, and connecting to rental assistance resources. 90% of families remain stably housed one year later.
Digital Literacy
Hands-on training in computer basics, internet safety, email, and essential workplace software. Loaner devices available during training.
Mental Health Support
Culturally responsive counseling and peer-support groups addressing trauma, displacement stress, and adjustment challenges in multiple languages.
Entrepreneurship Program
Business planning, micro-lending guidance, and mentorship for aspiring immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs launching local businesses.
Leadership Development
Cohort-based program preparing community members for board seats, civic roles, and organizational leadership positions.
Policy Advocacy
Coalition-led advocacy at the local and state level to protect and advance refugee and immigrant rights through community voices.
Led by the communities we serve — not just for them
RILOC exists because refugee and immigrant communities know their own needs best. We are a coalition built and staffed by people with lived experience of displacement and resettlement.
Community-Led
Governed and guided by refugee and immigrant leaders.
Proven Outcomes
Measured results across housing, jobs, and wellbeing.
Wide Reach
Coalition partners spanning eight core departments.
Transparent
Open governance and published annual reporting.
Representing 27 countries and counting
Our coalition reflects the beautiful diversity of the communities we serve.
Afghanistan
Somalia
Syria
Myanmar
Iraq
D.R. Congo
South Sudan
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Sudan
Ukraine
Venezuela
Colombia
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