Pacific Refugee Support Group (PRSG)

Mission

To re-empower refugees through social support and education. We help our community members navigate a path to a successful life in the US.

Bottom Line for Portland

Government-contracted resettlement agencies receive funding to support refugees for a limited time. These services are centered on initial needs, last as few as 3-6 months, and are often insufficient to support a successful transition to a new home. PRSG picks up where these agencies leave off by fostering true self-sufficiency with programs centered on economic mobility, education, social capital, and community re-empowerment.

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“My name is Tetiana and I’m from Ukraine. I moved to the USA because of the war in my country. I’m so thankful to PRSG for help and support. It was so helpful when they helped to make appointments with the right people from the college and to apply for the scholarship! My life here started to look like a real life only because of help and support from organizations like PRSG.” 

— Tetiana, PRSG community member

Partner(s)

Nonprofit Partners:

🧡 Pueblo Unido creates hope for communities with vulnerable immigration status by connecting them to legal, social, and Indigenous language services. This year, they’re mentoring us through Give!Guide, and earlier this year they have trained our Community Legal Clinic team on legal navigation through the universal representation program of ECO for community members.

💛 OK You, provides free creative resources designed to help individuals navigate complex emotions while staying connected to their most authentic, "OK" selves. Through our partnership with OK YOU, we’re working on translating OK Kits into multiple languages to make OK Kits available to the families we support. 

🩵 Burrito Brigade brings together community members across Eugene and Springfield to handcraft and share hot meals with those who need them most. Through our partnership, they’re helping our Central and Southern Oregon team address food insecurity by providing fresh produce boxes to the families we support across Lane County.

Business Partners:

🏡 Shift Vacation Rentals, owned by a couple who give back to their community by regularly hosting refugee dinners that bring people together through food, stories, and connection. Our partnership shines through these gatherings, most recently featuring one of our community member chefs.

🛌 Extended Stay America goes beyond simple accommodations, offering long-term stays focused on comfort, functionality, and genuine connection. Their flexibility and support have been vital in helping us welcome refugee families with diverse needs until our Community Aid team can assist them with long term housing navigation.

🍵 Yogi Tea crafting delicious blends inspired by Ayurvedic traditions for over five decades, is more than just a tea company—they’re a well-being company. Through our partnership, Yogi Tea provides comforting tea for the families in Lane County supported by our Central and Southern Oregon team.