Diocese of Olympia Refugee Resettlement Office

06/20/2026

On World Refugee Day we invite you to learn more about life as a refugee through these wonderful books. We are grateful for the refugees in our community and how they enrich our lives!

06/19/2026

Entre Nosotros by Ernesto Saade

Many El Salvadorians came to the US through Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Learn more about TPS here:
https://forumtogether.org/article/temporary-protected-status-fact-sheet/

06/19/2026

Looking for a way to celebrate World Refugee Day?

Join Wide World for Refugees for a powerful and inspiring celebration of resilience, culture, and community at the World Refugee Day Event 2026, taking place on June 20, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Foster High School.
📍 Location: Foster High School
4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168

Hosted by Wide World for Refugee, this annual event is proudly organized in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), King County Library System (KCLS), and the City of Tukwila.

This vibrant, free and family-friendly event will bring together over 50 local organizations, community leaders, and advocates dedicated to supporting and uplifting refugees and immigrants. Attendees will experience a rich lineup of live performances from diverse cultural backgrounds, including music, dance, poetry, and storytelling that reflect the strength and beauty of our global community.

Visit our event Page to see about the upcoming activities, reserve your spot and learn how you can support. our event won't be successful without your participation

06/18/2026

The office will be closed Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth. Have a safe and happy holiday!

06/18/2026

Join the RRO at the Tacoma Community House Resource Fair on June 24th. See you there!!

☀️✨ Summer Resource Fair 2026 ✨☀️

Join us for a day of connection, support, and opportunity! Discover valuable community resources, meet local organizations, and learn about programs designed to help you and your family thrive.

📅 June 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 1314 South L Street, Tacoma, WA 98405

Whether you're looking for services, information, or new opportunities, you'll find it all in one place.

We look forward to welcoming you! 💙

06/18/2026

Bienvenidos by Vanessa Alexandre

Learn about why Brazilians are leaving here: https://www.americasquarterly.org/article/brazils-intensifying-brain-drain-is-a-bad-omen/

06/17/2026

Recuento de incertidumbres by Joel Vladimir Renderos

Learn more about the crisis in El Salvador here: https://www.rescue.org/country/el-salvador

06/16/2026

Caminando, by Javier Garrido

Learn more about why Hondurans are leaving their homes to find better lives: https://www.npr.org/2021/05/10/994065661/why-people-are-fleeing-honduras-for-the-u-s-all-thats-left-here-is-misery

06/15/2026

This week, leading up to World Refugee Day on June 20th, we will post artwork by refugees each day that was selected by our intern Erica. To learn more about World Refugee Day, visit the UNHCR's website here: https://www.unhcr.org/us/get-involved/take-action/world-refugee-day

06/03/2026

Check out this article from our volunteer Elyas!

This article demonstrates that Sahan Cares, founded by refugee Anisa Shiil in West London, bridges the gap in culturally appropriate care by offering specialized services to the elderly. The social enterprise achieves dual success by providing high-quality care while recruiting from the local refugee community to lift families out of poverty.

https://refugeeinvestments.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sahan-Cares-Case-Study.pdf

https://www.sahancares.co.uk/