Empathy. Fidelity. Adaptability.

Working with newcomers on the ground level to enable them on a path to self-reliance and integration into their new lives in America.

WHO WE ARE

REACT DC was founded in September 2021 by professional military spouses and veterans with backgrounds in law, intelligence operations, military service, education, and non-profit work. We came together to assist our Afghan allies in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Guided by core principles of empathy, fidelity, and adaptability, we are now at the forefront of innovative resettlement support operations, leading national and DC metro area programs to pilot new delivery methods, fill key gaps, and improve outcomes for refugee populations.

OUR MISSION

We provide nationwide resettlement support for Sponsorship and wraparound assistance for refugees, visa holders, and parolees in the DC metro area to help newcomers thrive. We value partnerships with non-profits, businesses, and a core group of community and volunteer members supporting our mission.

We're on the ground supporting refugee resettlement and helping refugees prepare to stand on their own.

PROGRAMS

REACTsurge - phased out Fall 2022

Deepening partnerships with northern Virginia resettlement agencies by providing quality case aides for temporary staff augmentation.

REACTsponsors - launched January 2022

Nationwide end-to-end support as a Sponsor Circle Umbrella and a Private Sponsorship Organization for Americans who want to enrich their communities and themselves through sponsorship of refugees and parolees.

REACTemployment - launched June 2022

Nationwide career pathway assistance marrying best in industry career portal technology with committed staff delivering individualized employment support.

REACTcore - launched Fall 2022

Essential social services support for unsupported DC metro area newcomers including benefits enrollment, material goods distribution, and community resource and referral.

REACTwomen - launched September 2022

Empowering women newcomers through a coalition of partners dedicated to supporting community-building, education, entrepreneurship, and employment.

REACTlegal - launched January 2023

Full-time, pro bono legal clinic staffed by culturally and linguistically competent application specialists trained and overseen by in-house immigration attorneys serving eligible Afghan arrivals in need of pro bono representation for their immigration needs.

REACTresettlement - approved April 2024

REACT DC has been approved by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) to establish a Reception and Placement office in Loudoun County, VA in June 2024, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

SPONSOR

Are you interested in joining the Welcome Movement and becoming a Sponsor?

Our Sponsors:

Welcome newcomers into their community
Form lasting bonds and strengthen shared values
Impact a family for a lifetime by helping them stand on their feet

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DONATE

Your donation makes a difference.

Donate now to have an immediate impact in the lives of refugees. Donations support families in immediate need and ensure support for families still to come.

REACT DC, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

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VOLUNTEER

Are you interested in becoming a REACT DC volunteer?

Our volunteers:

Assist with home setups, transportation, and other core resettlement needs
Provide employment mentorship
Donate time, services, and expertise to provide meaningful programming and training
Share community resources
Make community outreach events possible
Donate professional services

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Clients

OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

Creating a better future for immigrants that transcends generations.

Ayuda provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our neighborhoods access justice and transform their lives. Since 1973, we have served more than 150,000 low-income immigrants throughout Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Ayuda’s expert and dedicated professionals help immigrants from anywhere in the world navigate the immigration and justice systems and access the social safety net. Our comprehensive and welcoming approach breaks down barriers, helps those in need, and makes our communities stronger.

Mission:

To save lives through sepsis and toxic shock syndrome education and awareness, provide financial assistance to survivors and families, and support communities during times of crisis.

Saving lives, supporting survivors

Blue Star Families

We empower families to thrive as they serve. We are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.

The Community Sponsorship Hub exists to grow the role of communities in the protection, welcome and integration of refugees and other forcibly displaced people.

Sponsorship connects families in need of welcome with those communities eager to provide it.

There is a role for everyone in refugee welcome. Through the generation of bold, smart policy, and the sharing of resources and best practices, the Community Sponsorship Hub creates opportunities for communities across the United States to welcome refugees and other forcibly displaced people.

Our mission is to serve the Creator by educating, developing and empowering our congregants; providing services of faith and care for our community; engaging society by building bridges and advocating for social justice.

For refugees coming to America, one of the hardest parts of the transition can be finding a new job. A job is important for more than just a paycheck. It is a chance to meet new people, practice language skills, and find a sense of fulfillment and self-worth after what can be a jarring and disorienting move.

Enter Emma’s Torch
We are a non-profit social enterprise. We provide refugees with in-depth culinary training as well as employability, equity, and empowerment training. Throughout our program, students learn in both a classroom and apprentice setting, thanks to our cafes and catering businesses. We set students up for successful employment in an industry in which their cultural heritage and cuisine can be celebrated. What’s more, we provide a community in which they can build supportive relationships.

Vision
We will be a leader everywhere our people, products and customers are deployed.

Mission
We seek enduring partnerships with elite clients who are facing critical challenges around the world. Our uncommon advantage was gained by building world-class teams from unrealized talent pools — to include military veterans, first responders, and their families.

Core Values & Principles
Veteran Community
-Partnership
-Data-driven
-Leadership
-Integrity

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH THE ESSENTIALS TO THRIVE

We believe changing babies changes lives. We’re on a mission to empower families and individuals throughout D.C., MD, and VA by providing a reliable and adequate source of basic baby needs and personal hygiene products.

Immigration Legal Services
for Afghan Arrivals (ILSAA)
ILSAA provides Eligible Afghan Arrivals (EAAs) across the country with the free legal services they need to navigate the U.S. legal immigration system. We also build the capacity of Legal Service Providers (LSPs) to better serve EAAs.

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, including the conflict in Ukraine and the crisis in Afghanistan.

They help to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. And they are proud to fight for a world where women and girls have an equal chance to succeed.

Mission
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) accompanies those in need to foster resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities by creating, connecting with, and engaging welcoming communities. 

Vision
An inclusive community of well-being where people thrive.

Values
Motivated by our belief in the inherent dignity of all humans.
Collaborating with integrity and accountability.
Advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice.

MCF's mission is to empower veteran communities to address Moral Injury through education, advocacy, and action. By utilizing a coalition-based model, they are guided by their values of honoring promises made to our allies, taking care of those who served our country, and promoting sound policies that prevent future crises. They are committed to providing a voice that leads to positive change.

MOZAIC is a 501(c)3 organization. We launched our programs in 2016 in order to empower refugees, women, and children to help establish a strong base in our communities. Helping refugees in the DMV area is essential for them to feel at home and to invest in their talents and qualifications so they will be able to be self-sufficient and contribute to their new society. We are committed to creating opportunities for refugees, women, and children that showcase their abilities and wealth of knowledge.

NOVA RAFT is a grassroots coalition of neighbors committed to supporting newly arrived Afghan families as they join our Northern Virginia community.

Since August 2021, RAFT has collected donated household goods, furniture and electronics, raised money for household essentials, recruited volunteers, and successfully set up 300 new homes. Working together, they have delivered nearly $1,000,000 in aid.

Along the way, RAFT volunteers have connected with the families and helped in other ways. Their volunteers support families as they struggle to access all of the benefits available to them, start children in school, study to get driver’s licenses, and, most importantly, find jobs. RAFT volunteers provide essential assistance to families learning how their new communities work, and they celebrate every step families take towards becoming part of their communities.

RAFT volunteers are now focused on leading English conversation classes and supporting teacher-led English as a Second Language classes. Their team is on the ground in the target area daily working with these families at the William Ramsey Recreation Center, the epicenter of their ESL and community activities.

OSP started on August 16, 2021 as an ad-hoc group of volunteers – American Service Members working around the clock to help our Afghan partners escape the Taliban. Working across the globe, we have since helped these partners navigate the bureaucratic pathways to legal residence in the United States and work toward securing housing, employment, and education. OSP members represent every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and include dedicated civilian volunteers with specialized experience in immigration law, public affairs, and humanitarian aid.

BE AT PEACE

Welcome to Peace Lutheran Church, where our mission is to share God’s love, grow in faith, and create community.

We are a neighborhood church on the western edge of Alexandria, VA. Our congregation has about 250 active participants with around 100 in worship on any given Sunday in person and online. Our members come from all walks of life, including 12 different countries, both sides of the political spectrum, ages 0 to 100, a variety of economic situations, and diverse family/home lives.

Mission
Harnessing the power of bikes to help youth build passion, purpose, and a place in the community

Phoenix Bikes is an Arlington nonprofit that uniquely combines youth education programs with a full-service professional bike shop and retail store.

Vision
Empowered youth, thriving communities, and a second life for every bike.

MISSION
Our mission is to empower, advocate, support, and facilitate the integration of refugees through education, guidance for special education, youth mentoring, anti-bullying, and intercultural awareness.

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““The refugee crisis is a humanitarian challenge that must be collectively owned and collectively solved, whether we are talking about legal frameworks, institutional responses or funding. By crafting new humanitarian solutions to this crisis, critical contributions can be made to international peace and stability.”

— Kristin Sandvik