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REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS COMMUNITY FOR EMPOWERMENT

AZ · EIN 823242931 · $87K rev · operational · www.riceaz.org
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Refugees and Immigrants Community for Empowerment (RICE) is an Arizona-based nonprofit that supports refugees and immigrants in achieving self-sufficiency through education, employment assistance, and community integration services. The organization is led by individuals with lived refugee experiences and provides culturally responsive programming tailored to diverse immigrant populations. RICE operates with a mix of professional staff and volunteer specialists offering navigation, language, and skills development support.

activities · 21

what they do

direct service · 20
  • Case Management and Resource Navigation Refugee Resettlement and Integration Support
    Provides dedicated case workers to offer personalized support to refugees and immigrants in navigating programs and accessing resources.
  • Provides dedicated case workers to offer personalized support to refugees and immigrants in navigating programs and accessing resources, along with free transportation and childcare services to enable attendance at educational and training sessions.
  • Community Outreach and Resource Connection Community Health Education & Wellness Promotion
    Hosts outreach events that connect communities with various resources and services, including dental assistant training, computer and pharmacy certifications, job placement support, and mental health counseling.
  • Dental Care Services
    Provides emergent or preventative dental care services to refugees, having served 265 refugees with over $100,000 worth of services over the last three years.
  • Dental Care Services
    Provides emergent or preventative dental care services to refugees, having delivered over $100,000 worth of services to 265 refugees over the last three years with the support of volunteer dental professionals.
  • Dental Care Services
    Provides emergent or preventative dental care services to refugees, having delivered over $100,000 worth of services to 265 refugees over the last three years.
  • Educational and Training Programs English Language Learning Programs
    Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, beginner computer classes, GED prep classes, and free Dental Assistant classes, supported by free transportation and childcare services for clients.
  • Educational and Vocational Training English Language Learning Programs
    Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, beginner computer classes, GED prep classes, and free Dental Assistant classes, along with providing transportation and childcare to facilitate attendance.
  • Educational and Vocational Training English Language Learning Programs
    Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, beginner computer classes, GED prep classes, and free Dental Assistant classes to enhance practical communication, digital literacy, and vocational skills for refugees and immigrants.
  • Elderly Support Programs
    Supports elderly refugees and immigrants through specialized programs to enhance quality of life, promote social engagement, and provide access to resources.
  • Financial Assistance for Housing and Utilities Emergency Rental Assistance & Prevention
    Administers rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to refugees and immigrants, providing over $110,000 in aid for these expenses.
  • Financial Assistance for Housing and Utilities Emergency Rental Assistance & Prevention
    Administers rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to refugees and immigrants, having provided over $110,000 in aid for these expenses.
  • Financial and Housing Assistance Emergency Rental Assistance & Prevention
    Administers rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to refugees and immigrants, having provided over $110,000 in aid for these expenses.
  • Immigration and Citizenship Application Assistance Immigration Application Support & Legal Representation
    Provides assistance with completing applications for birth certificates, overseas marriage certificates, marriage applications, citizenship applications, and green card renewals, as well as comprehensive support through the U.S. citizenship application process.
  • Provides dedicated case workers to offer personalized support to refugees and immigrants in navigating programs and accessing resources.
  • Provides small business contracts and technical assistance to refugee and immigrant community members.
  • Staffing and Job Placement Services Employment and Entrepreneurship Support
    Provides comprehensive staffing solutions, including temporary, temp-to-perm, permanent, and executive search placements, connecting employers with pre-screened candidates and offering industry-specialized staffing services. Also offers comprehensive job placement assistance to refugees and immigrants.
  • Support for Elderly Refugees and Immigrants
    Supports elderly refugees and immigrants through specialized programs to enhance quality of life, promote social engagement, and provide access to resources.
  • Offers translation services to support refugee and immigrant community members.
  • Offers Youth Empowerment programs including mentorship, leadership training, educational support, and recreational activities for young refugees and immigrants.
advocacy · 1
  • Refugee Policy Advocacy
    Engages in advocacy efforts focused on refugee policy.
strategies · 11

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Community Navigation
Provides one-on-one support to refugees and immigrants to access resources, employment, education, and social services through multilingual community navigators
Education and Training Programs
Delivers adult education, language support, and skills development including computer literacy and vocational coaching
Elder Community Support
Provides outreach, resource connection, and empowerment coaching for senior citizen refugees and immigrants
Employment Assistance
Offers job readiness training, resume development, and employment placement support tailored to refugee and immigrant populations
Youth and Family Services
Offers childcare support, family integration services, and educational programs for children of immigrants and refugees
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Arizona Healthcare Outreach Partner — Collaborated to provide dental care services to refugees.
  • City of Phoenix Neighborhood Service Department Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • RICE Partner — Works directly with local partners to strengthen social services, advocate for change, and prevent hardships for immigrants and refugees.
  • The Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at Arizona State University Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Wildfire Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Wildfire Partner — Partner organization through which RICE provides rental assistance to community members.