Empowering Displaced People with Critical Resources Needed to Build New Lives
award winning nonprofit ESTABLISHED IN 2010
We create communities of support and organize access to economic opportunities and critical resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities.
FOUNDED BY REFUGEE WOMEN, Owliya Dima and her daughter Meymuna Hussein-Cattan, alongside Meymuna's husband, Shukry Cattan. Their experience of rebuilding life in a new country inspired a mission to help others do the same.
Since 2010, we've supported families starting over in Orange County and Los Angeles, helping them access stable housing, meaningful work, and a community where they can truly feel at home.
Displacement is a global challenge, but our response is deeply local and personal. By honoring the stories, cultures, and strengths each person brings, we create spaces where belonging can take root.
Our community programs
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Family Services
Our programs are created to help feel a sense of community through a robust calendar of activities while helping families resettle.
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Economic Advancement
We understanding that working hard and striving for upward economic mobility is a high priority for indigenous and immigrant families.
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Cultural Exchange x Community
Our events are rooted in international cuisines and global music. A great space for those seeking new experiences and expanding their network.
Ways to get involved
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Volunteer
Create an impact in real time by volunteering your skills and services to support the families we serve.
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Eat at Flavors From Afar
Enjoy our robust global & indigenous cuisine, curated by our refugee chef participants.
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Donate
Make a one time or recurring donation to help sustain our programs and build our new location in East Hollywood.
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Follow on Social Media
Stay updated and support online by following us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Our identities and gifts stretch far beyond our experiences as an immigrant or a refugee. We are parents, chefs, alchemists, creatives, and educators.
