RISA NOLA

06/14/2024

We are proud to be members of the international Rainbow Initiative to serve LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum-seekers and spread awareness of struggles they face.

Pride Month is in full swing. World Refugee Day and The Episcopal Church’s General Convention are just around the corner. In this blog post, we discuss how EMM and its Rainbow Initiative partners are leveraging these events to show solidarity with LGBTQ+ people who have sought refuge and how you c...

06/13/2024

🍲 You're invited to a World Refugee Day Dinner Celebration in New Orleans! 🍲

Come sit around the table together with friends and neighbors to enjoy delicious conversation and dinner (vegan/halal options) in celebration of and learn more about how to be a part of these community connections!

📅 Thursday, June 20
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 7100 St Charles Ave., St. Charles Center for Faith + Action

Event is FREE but please help us prepare for you by RSVPing here - link in bio: https://bit.ly/WRDNOLA

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04/16/2024

Online tickets for Friday's fundraiser are now available through Eventbrite-- grab yours now!

Eventbrite - An Evening of International Music in Support of LGBTQ+ Forced Migrants - Friday, April 19, 2024 at St. Anna's Episcopal Church, New Orleans, LA. Find event and ticket information.

04/09/2024

Are you interested in joining RISA in our efforts to create a safe community for LGBTQ+ migrants? Follow this link to fill out a volunteer intake form!

Please answer the following questions and someone from RISA will get back to you shortly.