Open Doors for Refugees
@odfr.org
Open Doors for Refugees is a volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to help refugees make a home in the Madison, WI, area.
Check us out at odfr.org
Check us out at odfr.org
Come join Madison International Partners on Saturday, February 21, for CommUnity Yoga!
The event will be led by Tedi Hellen with an hour of yoga followed by coffee, tea, and time to connect.
Register using the QR code or the following link:
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
The event will be led by Tedi Hellen with an hour of yoga followed by coffee, tea, and time to connect.
Register using the QR code or the following link:
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
January 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Come join Madison International Partners on Saturday, February 21, for CommUnity Yoga!
The event will be led by Tedi Hellen with an hour of yoga followed by coffee, tea, and time to connect.
Register using the QR code or the following link:
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
The event will be led by Tedi Hellen with an hour of yoga followed by coffee, tea, and time to connect.
Register using the QR code or the following link:
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
If you support these bills, write your legislator to say so! Contact information is provided on the Wisconsin Legislature home page. (Enter your address under “Who Are My Legislators?”)[2/2]
legis.wisconsin.gov
legis.wisconsin.gov
Wisconsin State Legislature Home Page
legis.wisconsin.gov
January 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM
If you support these bills, write your legislator to say so! Contact information is provided on the Wisconsin Legislature home page. (Enter your address under “Who Are My Legislators?”)[2/2]
legis.wisconsin.gov
legis.wisconsin.gov
A package of legislation has been introduced to the Wisconsin legislature aimed at curbing the kinds of ICE tactics that have unfolded so tragically in Minneapolis. Details on these proposals can be found in this video, from Indivisible Baraboo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEua...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEua...
Wisconsin's Defense Against ICE
YouTube video by Indivisible Baraboo
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A package of legislation has been introduced to the Wisconsin legislature aimed at curbing the kinds of ICE tactics that have unfolded so tragically in Minneapolis. Details on these proposals can be found in this video, from Indivisible Baraboo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEua...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEua...
Early bird discount ends January 31!
Join the Retired Peace Corps Volunteers of Madison & Open Doors for Refugees on March 7th for the 45th annual Freeze for Food 5K/10K walk and run. Every step and dollar helps create a stronger, more inclusive Madison!
Register: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Join the Retired Peace Corps Volunteers of Madison & Open Doors for Refugees on March 7th for the 45th annual Freeze for Food 5K/10K walk and run. Every step and dollar helps create a stronger, more inclusive Madison!
Register: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Freeze For Food
The Freeze For Food is on Saturday March 7, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 10K, and 5K AND 10K.
runsignup.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Early bird discount ends January 31!
Join the Retired Peace Corps Volunteers of Madison & Open Doors for Refugees on March 7th for the 45th annual Freeze for Food 5K/10K walk and run. Every step and dollar helps create a stronger, more inclusive Madison!
Register: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Join the Retired Peace Corps Volunteers of Madison & Open Doors for Refugees on March 7th for the 45th annual Freeze for Food 5K/10K walk and run. Every step and dollar helps create a stronger, more inclusive Madison!
Register: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
We’re grateful to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for welcoming our Executive Director, Jason Mack, to speak about refugee resettlement as it relates to recent policy changes shaped by the Trump Administration.
If you're interested in a speaking engagement please contact Jason@odfr.org
If you're interested in a speaking engagement please contact Jason@odfr.org
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
We’re grateful to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for welcoming our Executive Director, Jason Mack, to speak about refugee resettlement as it relates to recent policy changes shaped by the Trump Administration.
If you're interested in a speaking engagement please contact Jason@odfr.org
If you're interested in a speaking engagement please contact Jason@odfr.org
📳 This Wednesday, Jan 28th at 4:30pm, join in at the capitol to support a Mutual Aid Drive for Minnesota and a statewide mass call-in to stop ICE funding!
January 26, 2026 at 3:19 AM
📳 This Wednesday, Jan 28th at 4:30pm, join in at the capitol to support a Mutual Aid Drive for Minnesota and a statewide mass call-in to stop ICE funding!
TELL YOUR SENATORS: No More Funding for Lawless Immigration Enforcement
Make a difference by checking out CWS campaign against congressional funding of $170 billion to ICE. CWS makes it easy to get involved and provides the steps to reach your congress member.
cwsglobal.org/action-alert...
Make a difference by checking out CWS campaign against congressional funding of $170 billion to ICE. CWS makes it easy to get involved and provides the steps to reach your congress member.
cwsglobal.org/action-alert...
TELL YOUR SENATORS: No More Funding for Lawless Immigration Enforcement | CWS
cwsglobal.org
January 24, 2026 at 9:48 PM
TELL YOUR SENATORS: No More Funding for Lawless Immigration Enforcement
Make a difference by checking out CWS campaign against congressional funding of $170 billion to ICE. CWS makes it easy to get involved and provides the steps to reach your congress member.
cwsglobal.org/action-alert...
Make a difference by checking out CWS campaign against congressional funding of $170 billion to ICE. CWS makes it easy to get involved and provides the steps to reach your congress member.
cwsglobal.org/action-alert...
Indivisible launched a national campaign in light of the killing of Renee Good. The organization makes it easy to help make a change!
Call your congress representative - indivisible.org/ice-out-house
Email your congress representative - act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Call your congress representative - indivisible.org/ice-out-house
Email your congress representative - act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
CALL NOW: Tell Congress We Need ICE Out For Good
indivisible.org
January 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Indivisible launched a national campaign in light of the killing of Renee Good. The organization makes it easy to help make a change!
Call your congress representative - indivisible.org/ice-out-house
Email your congress representative - act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Call your congress representative - indivisible.org/ice-out-house
Email your congress representative - act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Church World Service is posting updates on this concerning effort:
cwsglobal.org/blog/daily-s...
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cwsglobal.org/blog/daily-s...
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Daily State of Play: Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt | CWS
cwsglobal.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Church World Service is posting updates on this concerning effort:
cwsglobal.org/blog/daily-s...
[2/2]
cwsglobal.org/blog/daily-s...
[2/2]
The Trump administration has launched a new operation, Operation PARRIS, which aims to re-examine resettled refugees in Minnesota who have not yet received green cards, despite the fact these people have already undergone extensive vetting, often for years. [1/2]
Daily State of Play: Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt | CWS
cwsglobal.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
The Trump administration has launched a new operation, Operation PARRIS, which aims to re-examine resettled refugees in Minnesota who have not yet received green cards, despite the fact these people have already undergone extensive vetting, often for years. [1/2]
Looking for a meaningful to support your community?
Save the date for the 45th annual Freeze For Food 5k/10k Walk & Run! This race supports refugees in the Madison area and fights local food insecurity. ❤️
Register before February 1st to save $5!
For more info, visit: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Save the date for the 45th annual Freeze For Food 5k/10k Walk & Run! This race supports refugees in the Madison area and fights local food insecurity. ❤️
Register before February 1st to save $5!
For more info, visit: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Freeze For Food
The Freeze For Food is on Saturday March 7, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 10K, and 5K AND 10K.
runsignup.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Looking for a meaningful to support your community?
Save the date for the 45th annual Freeze For Food 5k/10k Walk & Run! This race supports refugees in the Madison area and fights local food insecurity. ❤️
Register before February 1st to save $5!
For more info, visit: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Save the date for the 45th annual Freeze For Food 5k/10k Walk & Run! This race supports refugees in the Madison area and fights local food insecurity. ❤️
Register before February 1st to save $5!
For more info, visit: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Join Voces de Frontera for their Annual Assembly 2026. Sign up here: secure.ngpvan.com/kjHqnRIcOkGk...
January 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Join Voces de Frontera for their Annual Assembly 2026. Sign up here: secure.ngpvan.com/kjHqnRIcOkGk...
We are looking for a volunteer who is focused on planning the FUN at this year's June 21st community potluck picnic.
This person will ideally be skilled at planning activities for kids of all ages and older adults.
Please email alex@odfr.org if you are interested in this role!
This person will ideally be skilled at planning activities for kids of all ages and older adults.
Please email alex@odfr.org if you are interested in this role!
January 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
We are looking for a volunteer who is focused on planning the FUN at this year's June 21st community potluck picnic.
This person will ideally be skilled at planning activities for kids of all ages and older adults.
Please email alex@odfr.org if you are interested in this role!
This person will ideally be skilled at planning activities for kids of all ages and older adults.
Please email alex@odfr.org if you are interested in this role!
CommUnity Yoga offers a donation-based class that supports groups that make this city a better place to be. This month’s donations go to Madison International Partners. Sign up and join us!
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
Find Connection: Gentle Yoga Supporting Madison International Partners! | Community Yoga Hub
Join the CommUnity! We'd love to share this gentle, donation-based class supporting the evolving work of the Madison International Partners as they help our global neighbors make Madison home. Come fo...
www.communityyogahub.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
CommUnity Yoga offers a donation-based class that supports groups that make this city a better place to be. This month’s donations go to Madison International Partners. Sign up and join us!
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent as they interview guest Zabi Sahibzada, an Afghan refugee and the head of an aid org as they weigh in on the U.S. decision to pause immigration from 19 countries. Other topics and guest included;
Amy Timberlake - talking about her new book,
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Amy Timberlake - talking about her new book,
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January 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent as they interview guest Zabi Sahibzada, an Afghan refugee and the head of an aid org as they weigh in on the U.S. decision to pause immigration from 19 countries. Other topics and guest included;
Amy Timberlake - talking about her new book,
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Amy Timberlake - talking about her new book,
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Madison's vibrant Korean American community invites you to the 3rd Annual Madison Korean American Day! Enjoy Korean heritage and cultural connections through music, dance, food, and family fun. Entry is free and donations will support the River Food Pantry.
More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
January 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Madison's vibrant Korean American community invites you to the 3rd Annual Madison Korean American Day! Enjoy Korean heritage and cultural connections through music, dance, food, and family fun. Entry is free and donations will support the River Food Pantry.
More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
On January 17th, Centro Hispano invites the community to attend their annual Tres Reyes (Three Kings) Celebration at 12pm. Families will enjoy tradition, food, activities and a visit from the Three Kings. All are welcome!
For more information visit their website at www.micentro.org/events
For more information visit their website at www.micentro.org/events
January 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
On January 17th, Centro Hispano invites the community to attend their annual Tres Reyes (Three Kings) Celebration at 12pm. Families will enjoy tradition, food, activities and a visit from the Three Kings. All are welcome!
For more information visit their website at www.micentro.org/events
For more information visit their website at www.micentro.org/events
Happy 2026! You can welcome in the new year with these 7-word stories on “welcoming the stranger,” from Christ Presbyterian Church:
cpcmadison.org/news/welcomi...
cpcmadison.org/news/welcomi...
Welcoming the Stranger | Christ Presbyterian Church Madison
The Justice Team at CPC took up an initiative to ask folks in the CPC community to come up with 7‑word stories on their experiences with immigration. 51 submissions tell a larger story. Stories are ca...
cpcmadison.org
January 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Happy 2026! You can welcome in the new year with these 7-word stories on “welcoming the stranger,” from Christ Presbyterian Church:
cpcmadison.org/news/welcomi...
cpcmadison.org/news/welcomi...
We are looking for two Food Coordinators for the June 2026 Potluck Picnic!
Responsibilities:
- Manage food and beverage donations.
- Acquire paper products and silverware as well as serving utensils.
- Assist with setup of a beverage table and food line.
Please email alex@odfr.org if interested. 🍉
Responsibilities:
- Manage food and beverage donations.
- Acquire paper products and silverware as well as serving utensils.
- Assist with setup of a beverage table and food line.
Please email alex@odfr.org if interested. 🍉
December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
We are looking for two Food Coordinators for the June 2026 Potluck Picnic!
Responsibilities:
- Manage food and beverage donations.
- Acquire paper products and silverware as well as serving utensils.
- Assist with setup of a beverage table and food line.
Please email alex@odfr.org if interested. 🍉
Responsibilities:
- Manage food and beverage donations.
- Acquire paper products and silverware as well as serving utensils.
- Assist with setup of a beverage table and food line.
Please email alex@odfr.org if interested. 🍉
As we wrap up the year, we're reminded of how much refugees strengthen our communities through resilience, culture and shared values. We're proud of everything we've built together this year and look ahead to 2026 with open hearts and open doors. ❤️
December 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
As we wrap up the year, we're reminded of how much refugees strengthen our communities through resilience, culture and shared values. We're proud of everything we've built together this year and look ahead to 2026 with open hearts and open doors. ❤️
, which has been reintroduced in Congress in an effort to reinstate our country’s long tradition of humane refugee policies. Church World Service provides this helpful “take action” link:
cwsglobal.org/.../take-act...
cwsglobal.org/.../take-act...
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Members of Congress & the Administration to Improve Access to Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Program | CWS
cwsglobal.org
December 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
, which has been reintroduced in Congress in an effort to reinstate our country’s long tradition of humane refugee policies. Church World Service provides this helpful “take action” link:
cwsglobal.org/.../take-act...
cwsglobal.org/.../take-act...
Christmas is a time to celebrate a message of “peace and goodwill toward men.” In that spirit, consider supporting the GRACE Act,
December 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Christmas is a time to celebrate a message of “peace and goodwill toward men.” In that spirit, consider supporting the GRACE Act,
We'd like to give a shout-out to our fiscal sponsor, the Center for Community Stewardship!
They recently replaced our donation platform, which was a huge effort that made it possible for dozens of organizations to receive donations this year.
www.community-stewardship.org
They recently replaced our donation platform, which was a huge effort that made it possible for dozens of organizations to receive donations this year.
www.community-stewardship.org
Center for Community Stewardship - Home
Navigating the process of becoming a nonprofit can be challenging and time consuming, taking you away from the work that matters. Joining our community of fiscally sponsored organizations is a great w...
www.community-stewardship.org
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
We'd like to give a shout-out to our fiscal sponsor, the Center for Community Stewardship!
They recently replaced our donation platform, which was a huge effort that made it possible for dozens of organizations to receive donations this year.
www.community-stewardship.org
They recently replaced our donation platform, which was a huge effort that made it possible for dozens of organizations to receive donations this year.
www.community-stewardship.org
Get your sneakers ready for the 45th annual Freeze for Food Race on March 7th, 2026! The funds raised from this race supports the refugee community in Madison.
To volunteer or register for the race, click here: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
To volunteer or register for the race, click here: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Freeze For Food
The Freeze For Food is on Saturday March 7, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 10K, and 5K AND 10K.
runsignup.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Get your sneakers ready for the 45th annual Freeze for Food Race on March 7th, 2026! The funds raised from this race supports the refugee community in Madison.
To volunteer or register for the race, click here: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
To volunteer or register for the race, click here: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...