To accommodate the continuous influx of refugees in Phoenix, the AARRC has established various programs that help refugees acclimate to, understand, and feel at home in their new country.

Most of these programs are provided at the AARRC’s drop-in center, where refugees do not need an appointment to meet with staff and get the assistance that they need. The services provided by the AARRC are listed below.

Case Management: The AARRC provides basic case management and resettlement services to help refugees establish their new homes in the United States (U.S.), including English language instruction, peer support, translation services, help securing governmental benefits and assistance, help completing the Welcome Corps application process, help finding employment, help addressing food scarcity, housing and utility issues, and referrals to other community services.

Workshops and Social Events: The AARRC holds bi-monthly skills workshops, monthly social events, and other activities to help refugees form new friendships and communities as well as understand financial systems, legal processes, governmental agencies and structures, and cultural norms in the U.S.

Community Outreach and Capacity Building: Another key service provided by the AARRC is community outreach and capacity building. We help identify and train leaders from refugee communities so that these leaders are well-equipped to serve and uplift the cities, towns, and neighborhoods within which they live. We also help refugee community groups and leaders apply for and secure 501(c)(3) or non-profit status.

Programs for Women and Youth: The AARRC houses a Women’s Empowerment Program and Youth Outreach Program to support the unique needs of refugee families. These programs provide emotional support, a feeling of belonging, and help refugees integrate into their new communities. The main goals of these programs are to help refugees address and resolve feelings of isolation, self-esteem issues, domestic violence issues, substance use issues, and any other pressing issues. In so doing, the AARRC hopes to give refugees the best possible chance of living fulfilling and high-quality lives.