RefugeeConnect

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and you can learn to Be There for someone while supporting RefugeeConnect!
During May you can complete the Be There Certificate for FREE and each completion through our link below earns RefugeeConnect a donation 🌟
http://certificate.bethere.org/refugeeconnect

Care BEYOND arrival indeed.

We’ve officially surpassed our initial goal of $5,000 thanks to this incredible community and the social work students at NKU. but the need doesn't stop there. These funds provide a lifeline for families navigating new health and legal systems in our city.

We still have a few hours left in the campaign and every dollar raised goes directly toward health navigation services that help refugee families navigate complex systems and find stability.

Let’s see how much impact we can make in these final hours! Project ends on April 24, at 11:59 PM EDT

Give now at the link in our bio or go to impact.nku.edu/project/49089

As we close out National Public Health Week 2026, we are proud to spotlight two of our incredible board members who dedicate their lives to healthcare and public health advocacy.

👨🏾‍⚕️Cruff Renard, MD: A hospitalist with St. Elizabeth Physicians, Dr. Renard brings a wealth of global health experience. From leading national health initiatives in Haiti with Partners In Health to his current focus on comprehensive inpatient care, his perspective is invaluable to our mission.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Nicole Damari, MD, MS: An internist, pediatrician, and dedicated medical educator in Cincinnati. Dr. Damari has been a champion for refugee health since 2014, blending clinical excellence with a passion for physician advocacy and community partnerships.

Thank you both for your tireless work in the hospital and your commitment to a healthier, more inclusive community!

Since 2022, our Health Navigator program has grown from one part-time staff member to two full-time, Ohio Board of Nursing certified Community Health Workers. This means more families are getting connected to primary care, insurance, and the vital resources they need to thrive in their new home.

We’re also breaking down barriers through our health literacy videos, ensuring everyone can navigate the US healthcare system with confidence.

A massive thank you to bi3 Fund, Social Venture Partners Cincinnati, and United Way of Greater Cincinnati for believing in this vision and providing the coaching and funding to make it possible. 💙

Public health is only as strong as its most vulnerable members. 🏥 This , we’re moving beyond awareness and into action. Our goal is to raise $4,550 to fund cultural leaders who act as vital Health Navigators for refugees in our community.

We’re over 50% of the way there—will you help us move the needle? 📈 Support the fundraiser here.

Read the article and to learn more about how you can support the Refugee Health Navigator Program:

Ready, Set, Act: Transforming Refugee Health During National Public Health Week Today marks the beginning of National Public Health Week 2026, and this year’s theme couldn't be more fitting: "Ready, Set, Act." In the world of public health, "acting" often looks like policy shifts or large-scale data sets.

Care doesn’t end at arrival. 💙

For many of our new neighbors, navigating the U.S. healthcare system is a daunting maze. That’s why we’re so proud of our Health Navigators Program, where trusted cultural leaders become certified Community Health Workers to guide families toward the care they deserve.

This semester, social work students at Northern Kentucky University are stepping up to help us reach a $4,550 goal to keep this vital program running. From scheduling medical appointments to advocating for trauma-informed care, your support ensures no one has to navigate their health journey alone.

How you can help: 🔗Visit the link to our bio to support the campaign.

Its Read Across America Day, and we’re celebrating Mirsada Kadiri — author, community leader, and former RefugeeConnect board president. Her memoir, I Am a Refugee, shares a powerful journey of rebuilding, belonging, and hope.

Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Refugee-Finding-Again-America/dp/1983932019

This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the community that surrounds and strengthens refugees every day. Thank you to the families, neighbors, businesses, and organizations who make this work possible.

Your gift—of any size—helps continue this impact. Visit refugeeconnect.org/donate to mkae a contribution today.

✨ This Welcoming Week, we celebrate “The Stories We Tell”—honoring refugees’ contributions and building connection through shared experiences. 🌍

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Fall Newsletter: A Future Beyond Grants - https://mailchi.mp/56a0b2d893c1/2025-spring-newsletter-6743359

Our Fall newletter is here! Read on to see what lies ahead for RefugeeConnect.

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