When RRRS first started it was clear that our refugee families needed to have places to live where they were comfortable and safe, and had support as they learned about their new country.

g for Refugee Children AGENCY DESCRIPTION Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services (RRRS) originating as an extension of Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach Center, was created to address gaps …

Dec 23, 2025 · 󳄫 Please consider donating to RRRS this Giving Tuesday! Every Donation helps give New Americans a fair chance at rebuilding the life they deserve. You support means so much to our …

RRRS serves New Americans coming from a vast array of backgrounds, each requiring unique paths to safety and stability. The U.S. legal immigration systems can be quite daunting for refugees, …

Since 2012 RRRS has been serving New Americans. This terminology includes refugees, immigrants, “no one left behind” (natives who have served our military in their home country) and now asylum …

RRRS began and continues to function as an agency trying to “fill the gaps” that are not covered by other agencies. The overall goal is to help our new Americans become self-sufficient using a …

Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services welcomes your comments, thoughts, suggestions and anything else that can add to the benefit of New Americans in our community. If you are interested in …

RRRS owes most of its success to the hundreds of local volunteers who give of their time and effort each year to our refugee community. The classic examples of volunteerism are the “3 amigos”, Walt, …

They spoke of their journey through high school in the U.S., highlighting the challenges they faced and the unwavering support they received from RRRS and Rochester International Academy.

It speaks to the nature of our Rochester community: welcoming, supportive, interested and open arms. Please join the hundreds of others who have helped keep this mission going. You can donate to …