Story.

The story of Pacific Refugee Support Group began in 2016 when a small group of women concerned about the ongoing crisis in Syria began offering support to a refugee family newly arriving in Portland. Today, hundreds of families throughout the Pacific Northwest are offered that same support. The majority of our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers, are still primarily drawn from the communities in which we work, and are trained in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and individual centered approach to re-empowering each refugee, asylum seeker, and newly arriving member of our community.

Mission.

To re-empower refugees through social support and education. We help our clients navigate a path to a successful life in the US.

Vision.

A community where refugees feel they belong – a place where they are safe, prosperous, and able to pursue happiness.

Values.

Collaboration, Community, Compassion, Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, and Trust.

Board of Directors.

  • Nura Elmagbari (President)

  • Soad Nur (Secretary)

  • Abdullah Elmadoun (Treasurer)

  • Amina Altesheh

  • Christine Lauren

  • Ismail Warsame, M.Ed., PMP

  • Megan Trevarthen

  • Safia Farole, PhD

  • Seemab Hussaini

Partners.

PRSG collaborates with a large network of partner organizations to share resources to best support our community members. View on Community Connections.