Refugee & Immigrant Resettlement Program
The Refugee & Immigrant Resettlement Program was begun in 1975 as a Point of Entry to help Southeast Asians resettle in the community at the end of the Vietnam War.
Refugee & Immigrant Resettlement remains a core program at ARC and has expanded to keep current with demographic changes in greater Danbury. For the last 3 years, the program has assisted over 6,000 refugees & immigrants in the resettlement process.
Blue Ribbon Commission - Outreach Task Force
Current Projects:
- Employment Workshops: Volunteers conduct inter-active work-shops to teach basic English and help immigrants enrich employment skills.
- Comida - ARC's Food Pantry: In July 2010, ARC's Blue Ribbon started Comida Fridays: for persons who are unemployed are given rice, beans, and other non-perishable food supplies as well as fresh produce and proteins as available.
Comida is open on the second and fourth Friday of each month and is
located in the ARC offices on 24 Delay Street in Danbury.
Numbers are given out between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Doors are opened at 2:30 p.m.
for food distribution. We currently distribute 400 pounds of rice, 200 pounds of beans and
150 cans of vegetables ~ per month.
By the end of the month, the "cupboard is bare." So: if you, your congregation, your business, or small group can donate canned or dry food items, please contact: Jennifer Moles 203-792-9450 ext. 104.
If you are interested in being a Blue Ribbon Volunteer Contact ARC's Executive Director: Ari Rosenberg at 203-792-9450, ext. 102.