Hand in Hand Creating Community.

PACIFIC REFUGEE SUPPORT GROUP (formerly Portland Refugee Support Group) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit focused on re-empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and newcomers to the community through a trauma-informed care, culturally responsive, and human-centered approach.

Community Response:

PRSG provides refugees and asylum seekers newly arriving in the Pacific Northwest the social capital necessary to transition into a successful life in the U.S. through our Community Wellness, Community Aid, and Community Education programs. Each of these areas is strengthened by the volunteer and partner organizations fostered through our focus on Community Connection. 

PRSG Events.

Stay up to date with PRSG events and engagement - informational and/or educational.

Invite PRSG to participate in your event by reaching out to us at MarCom@pnwrsg.org

PRSG Voice.

Discover PRSG news, initiatives, press releases, and perspectives on various subjects through the voices of PRSG staff and community collaborators.

PRSG Blog
The Welcome Center: Greeting New Neighbors to Our Community
Leslie Dowan Wells
The Welcome Center: Greeting New Neighbors to Our Community
Leslie Dowan Wells
Leslie Dowan Wells
Support Our Oregon House Bill 4159: Newcomer Humanitarian Investment Bill
Rebecca Battin
Support Our Oregon House Bill 4159: Newcomer Humanitarian Investment Bill
Rebecca Battin
Rebecca Battin
A Fresh Start: Portland Refugee Support Group Unveils a New Brand Identity
Sahar Wilson
A Fresh Start: Portland Refugee Support Group Unveils a New Brand Identity
Sahar Wilson
Sahar Wilson
Barriers to Specialized Careers - Foreign Diplomas and Transcripts
Megan French
Barriers to Specialized Careers - Foreign Diplomas and Transcripts
Megan French
Megan French
Our World: The Darien Gap
Eddie Hardy
Our World: The Darien Gap
Eddie Hardy
Eddie Hardy

  • "As the newest cultural center at IRCO, the Greater Middle East Center (GMEC) is inclusively serving communities from North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. In its quest for better serving its communities, GMEC started building partnerships with different organizations serving the same communities. One of the most fruitful and sustainable partnerships for GMEC has been with PRSG. Whether be it through the invaluable insights of PRSG's Executive Director who serves as one of GMEC's Advisory Council members, or through the support of PRSG's multilingual volunteers in GMEC's activities, this partnership has had a great positive impact on GMEC's work.”

    MOUNA JBALI, Program Coordinator Greater Middle East Center, IRCO

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  • "I love the work that PRSG is doing for the local refugee community. They are constantly doing events like potlucks to bring everyone together and bring some normalcy to what can be hectic lives. I have also had the privilege of helping out at several food drives where PRSG sourced hundreds of ponds of meat donated from local stores. PRSG is making a massive impact in the community around them, not only to help them in the present, but to also help them on their way to self sufficiency so that they don’t need to rely on the system their whole lives."

    Ryan Shareef - PRSG Volunteer (GreatNonprofits.org)

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  • "PRSG provides incredible community based support and services. They are a true force for good in Portland and the surrounding area- and their model- of bringing people together in order to do more good- is inspiring."

    Jlford1986 - PRSG Volunteer (Great Nonprofits.org)

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  • "Great Place to volunteer at!"

    LoveJennah - Local Guide (Google Review)

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  • "I have seen how hard the volunteers and board work first hand. I've been with them since the start when they were only a handful of organizers and volunteers. They grew a lot and were able to take on a lot more responsibilities in helping the refugees assimilate and get settled down into a new country. They are awesome and I 100% recommend them!"

    Mohamed S - PRSG Volunteer (GreatNonprofits.org)

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  • “Tutoring with PRSG has added purpose and passion to my life. It helped inspire me to pursue teaching as a career. I look forward to tutoring every week because I learn something new every session, whether it's academically or culturally. This year, it was so rewarding to see my student write a beautifully crafted story about her family's celebration of Eid al-Fitr. She was very proud and excited to share her culture with me, and it touched my heart. It's also been amazing to watch her develop more self-confidence and to see her persist in the face of challenges.”

    ~MADELEINE RYDER, PRSG Volunteer Tutor

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