A group of volunteers and students stand on a house porch displaying their class completion certificates.

Eager for opportunities

When we welcome New Americans into our country, we’re often welcoming educated, skilled workers. Despite their abilities, they often face limited employment opportunities due to language barriers, a lack of connections in the American workforce, and limited access to financial resources.

Skills for success.
Support for New Americans.

A Start:ME graduate poses with his family while his two small daughters hold a large sign that looks like a bank check.

Start:ME Business Accelerator with Emory equips emerging entrepreneurs with business training, mentorship, and access to capital—helping build strong, local businesses that strengthen communities.

A group of students and a volunteer sit at a table during a Family Job class.

Family Job Class combines workplace literacy with practical job placement support. It includes classroom instruction, along with one-on-one volunteer guidance for résumé preparation, job applications, interview coaching, and direct referrals to employment opportunities.

“All this progress has been possible through my work with Friends of Refugees.”

– Fareshta

Volunteering

Share your experience

Share your expertise for 3–4 hours a week by supporting entrepreneurs on their journeys. Apply to be a mentor, and share your business skills with a New American.

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Will you be a friend?

There are many ways to join us as we build abundant life in flourishing communities with our refugee and New American neighbors.

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