WHAT WE DO
Refugee Resettlement
Through World Relief, the U.S. State Department and Office of Refugee Resettlement, and the State of Oklahoma, Rising Village helps resettle refugees from all over the world into Oklahoma through a legal, robust vetting process.
Resettlement includes receiving and welcoming refugees and helping to provide core services (public benefits, school enrollment, ESL, social security cards/ID, employment, medical care, mental health care, transportation, cultural orientation, etc.) and material needs (housing, utilities, furnishings, food, clothing, pocket money, etc.) for the first 90 days in Oklahoma.
Rise SEWING Program
The RiSE sewing and tailoring enterprise provides refugee and immigrant women with sewing skills, social integration, communication skills, and business skills training. Each woman who graduates from the beginner classes earns a personal sewing machine to take home. More advanced classes are also available.
Programming & Classes
We offer a variety of classes and programs designed to support our refugee and immigrant communities in Tulsa. Our goal is to provide meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, and empowerment. We offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, craft workshops, and many other programs focused on building skills, confidence, and community. Whether you're interested in joining a class or getting involved as a volunteer, there are many ways to participate.
Advocacy
Advocacy takes a lot of forms, but for us it means giving a voice to the vulnerable and marginalized. We believe that advocacy on a local and national level is a key part of how we ensure that the rights and dignity of our most vulnerable populations is protected. Click the link below to learn more about advocacy and how you can get involved.
