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REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS COMMUNITY FOR EMPOWERMENT

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 823242931 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P84 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · www.riceaz.org
revenue
$87K
expenses
$87K
net assets
$0
employees
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

Empowerment for refugees and immigrants

profile · synthesized from sources

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.

named programs · 5 · from sources

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
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • Refugee & Immigrant Integration Support 4 activities
    • Case Management and Resource Navigation
      Provides dedicated case workers to offer personalized support to refugees and immigrants in navigating programs and accessing resources.
    • Client Support Services
      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.
    • Client Support Services
      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.
    • Personalized Case Management
      Provides dedicated case workers to offer personalized support to refugees and immigrants in navigating programs and accessing resources.
  • No-Cost Restorative & Preventive Dental Care 4 activities
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Adult Literacy and HSE/ESL Instruction 4 activities
    • Educational and Training 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
      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.
    • Educational and Vocational Training
      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
      Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, beginner computer classes, General Educational Development (GED) prep classes, and free Dental Assistant classes to enhance practical communication, digital literacy, and vocational skills.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 4 activities
    • Financial Assistance for Housing and Utilities
      Administers rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to refugees and immigrants in need, having provided over $110,000 in aid for these expenses.
    • Financial Assistance for Housing and Utilities
      Administers rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to refugees and immigrants, having provided over $110,000 in aid for these expenses.
    • Financial Assistance for Housing and Utilities
      Administers rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to refugees and immigrants, providing over $110,000 in aid for these expenses.
    • Financial and Housing Assistance
      Administers rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to refugees and immigrants, having provided over $110,000 in aid for these expenses.
  • Job Readiness Training 4 activities
    • Small Business Support
      Provides small business contracts and technical assistance to refugee and immigrant community members.
    • Small Business Support
      Provides small business contracts and technical assistance to refugee and immigrant community members.
    • Staffing and Job Placement Services
      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.
    • Staffing and Job Placement Services
      Provides comprehensive staffing solutions, including temporary, temp-to-perm, permanent, and specialized skilled professional placements, connecting employers with pre-screened candidates and offering targeted executive search services. Also offers comprehensive job placement assistance to refugees and immigrants.
  • Senior Support Services 3 activities
    • Elderly Support Programs
      Supports elderly refugees and immigrants through specialized programs to enhance quality of life, promote social engagement, and provide access to resources.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Community Resource Referral & Navigation 2 activities
    • Community Outreach and Resource Connection
      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.
    • Community Outreach and Resource Connection
      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.
  • Immigration Application Assistance 2 activities
    • Immigration and Citizenship Application Assistance
      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.
    • Immigration and Citizenship Application Assistance
      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.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 2 activities
    • Refugee Policy Advocacy
      Engages in advocacy efforts focused on refugee policy.
    • Refugee Policy Advocacy
      Engages in advocacy efforts focused on refugee policy.
  • Translation and Bilingual Support Services 2 activities
    • Translation Services
      Offers translation services to support refugee and immigrant community members.
    • Translation Services
      Offers translation services to support refugee and immigrant community members.
  • Youth Mentorship & Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Youth Empowerment Programs
      Offers Youth Empowerment programs including mentorship, leadership training, educational support, and recreational activities for young refugees and immigrants.
    • Youth Empowerment Programs
      Offers Youth Empowerment programs including mentorship, leadership training, educational support, and recreational activities for young refugees and immigrants.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants$87K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$87K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash$25K
Investments$0
Liabilities$225K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -69.0%
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.