Refugee Council USA
@rcusa.bsky.social
A coalition of 41 US-based nonprofits working to secure and protect the rights and welcome of refugees, asylum seekers, and all forcibly displaced people.
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As we celebrate 25 years of advocating for the rights and protection of all forcibly displaced people, help Refugee Council USA write the next chapter. The need for refugee protection isn’t going away, and neither are we.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
As we celebrate 25 years of advocating for the rights and protection of all forcibly displaced people, help Refugee Council USA write the next chapter. The need for refugee protection isn’t going away, and neither are we.
rcusa.org/donate/
#WeWillWelcome #25yearsofRCUSA
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#WeWillWelcome #25yearsofRCUSA
As government shutdown ends, RCUSA renews its urgent call to the administration to immediately conduct congressional consultations on FY 2026 refugee admissions, as required by U.S. law.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4p8nUrV
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4p8nUrV
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
As government shutdown ends, RCUSA renews its urgent call to the administration to immediately conduct congressional consultations on FY 2026 refugee admissions, as required by U.S. law.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4p8nUrV
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4p8nUrV
RCUSA is outraged by the White House’s Presidential Determination on refugee admissions for Fiscal Year 2026, which sets the refugee admissions goal at a devastatingly low 7,500 – the lowest ever set in the 45-year history of the USRAP
See RCUSA's full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
See RCUSA's full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
October 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RCUSA is outraged by the White House’s Presidential Determination on refugee admissions for Fiscal Year 2026, which sets the refugee admissions goal at a devastatingly low 7,500 – the lowest ever set in the 45-year history of the USRAP
See RCUSA's full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
See RCUSA's full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
We need you to join us and act now.
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it.
Contact your Members of Congress TODAY:
rcusa.org/urgent-actio...
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it.
Contact your Members of Congress TODAY:
rcusa.org/urgent-actio...
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We need you to join us and act now.
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it.
Contact your Members of Congress TODAY:
rcusa.org/urgent-actio...
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it.
Contact your Members of Congress TODAY:
rcusa.org/urgent-actio...
TAKE ACTION: Urge congressional, state, and local elected leaders to defend refugees and the U.S. Resettlement Program TODAY! @jslocum.bsky.social
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October 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
TAKE ACTION: Urge congressional, state, and local elected leaders to defend refugees and the U.S. Resettlement Program TODAY! @jslocum.bsky.social
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RCUSA urges the administration to immediately schedule the legally-mandated consultation with Congress and restore the nation’s refugee admissions program without further unlawful delay and obstruction.
Read our full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read our full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
October 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
RCUSA urges the administration to immediately schedule the legally-mandated consultation with Congress and restore the nation’s refugee admissions program without further unlawful delay and obstruction.
Read our full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read our full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Yesterday, RCUSA released a letter addressed to President Donald J. Trump, signed by the executives of 18 RCUSA member organizations, urging the administration to uphold & strengthen international human rights and refugee law & treaties
Read the full letter on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read the full letter on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
September 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Yesterday, RCUSA released a letter addressed to President Donald J. Trump, signed by the executives of 18 RCUSA member organizations, urging the administration to uphold & strengthen international human rights and refugee law & treaties
Read the full letter on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read the full letter on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Today, 78 organizations released a joint letter to Congress calling for urgent action to restore the USRAP and protect refugees around the globe in response to troubling signals from the administration.
Read the joint letter and our statement on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read the joint letter and our statement on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
September 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today, 78 organizations released a joint letter to Congress calling for urgent action to restore the USRAP and protect refugees around the globe in response to troubling signals from the administration.
Read the joint letter and our statement on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read the joint letter and our statement on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Join us on Sept. 22 at 1pm ET as policy experts discuss the current status of the USRAP ahead of the FY26 Presidential Determination announcement and the impacts of “One Big Beautiful Bill”.
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Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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September 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Join us on Sept. 22 at 1pm ET as policy experts discuss the current status of the USRAP ahead of the FY26 Presidential Determination announcement and the impacts of “One Big Beautiful Bill”.
@weareallamerica.bsky.social @cwsglobal.bsky.social
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
RCUSA ED @jslocum.bsky.social explains that while the US govt PULLS BACK on refugee resettlement, we must PUSH BACK by urging our elected officials to defend and welcome refugees. ACT TODAY by joining our federal & state/local action alerts:
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September 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
RCUSA ED @jslocum.bsky.social explains that while the US govt PULLS BACK on refugee resettlement, we must PUSH BACK by urging our elected officials to defend and welcome refugees. ACT TODAY by joining our federal & state/local action alerts:
rcusa.org/urge-congres...
rcusa.org/urge-state-a...
rcusa.org/urge-congres...
rcusa.org/urge-state-a...
Refugee Council USA calls for a robust Fiscal Year 2026 refugee admissions goal, urges elected leaders to renew American humanitarian values, and fully restore refugee and humanitarian protections.
See the full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
See the full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
August 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Refugee Council USA calls for a robust Fiscal Year 2026 refugee admissions goal, urges elected leaders to renew American humanitarian values, and fully restore refugee and humanitarian protections.
See the full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
See the full statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
In just two minutes, you can send an email to your congressional, state, and local officials by utilizing our action alerts here: rcusa.org/action-center/
Your voice matters. Urge your representatives to defend and welcome refugees TODAY.
Your voice matters. Urge your representatives to defend and welcome refugees TODAY.
August 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In just two minutes, you can send an email to your congressional, state, and local officials by utilizing our action alerts here: rcusa.org/action-center/
Your voice matters. Urge your representatives to defend and welcome refugees TODAY.
Your voice matters. Urge your representatives to defend and welcome refugees TODAY.
If you have been laid off/furloughed from the sector, stay informed with monthly updates by joining the RCUSA Resettlement Sector Alumni Listserv!
Sign up on our website: rcusa.org/resettlement...
Sign up on our website: rcusa.org/resettlement...
July 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you have been laid off/furloughed from the sector, stay informed with monthly updates by joining the RCUSA Resettlement Sector Alumni Listserv!
Sign up on our website: rcusa.org/resettlement...
Sign up on our website: rcusa.org/resettlement...
Everyone has a voice - the #FreedomToSpeak. It’s up to us to decide how we want to use it.
#AdvocacyDays are a great way to use your voice, share your story & keep our communities welcoming.
Register now to @weareallusa this September: bit.ly/advocacy2025
#WeWillWelcome
#AdvocacyDays are a great way to use your voice, share your story & keep our communities welcoming.
Register now to @weareallusa this September: bit.ly/advocacy2025
#WeWillWelcome
July 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Everyone has a voice - the #FreedomToSpeak. It’s up to us to decide how we want to use it.
#AdvocacyDays are a great way to use your voice, share your story & keep our communities welcoming.
Register now to @weareallusa this September: bit.ly/advocacy2025
#WeWillWelcome
#AdvocacyDays are a great way to use your voice, share your story & keep our communities welcoming.
Register now to @weareallusa this September: bit.ly/advocacy2025
#WeWillWelcome
As a coalition of refugee-serving agencies, RCUSA wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the now-former civil servants of PRM and CARE for your years of dedicated, steadfast service.
Read the full “Open Letter of Gratitude” on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read the full “Open Letter of Gratitude” on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
July 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
As a coalition of refugee-serving agencies, RCUSA wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the now-former civil servants of PRM and CARE for your years of dedicated, steadfast service.
Read the full “Open Letter of Gratitude” on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read the full “Open Letter of Gratitude” on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Across generations, we’ve come together to create a better life for ourselves & our families. Accessing education is one way Kateryna, Anita, and Claudia have done just that.
Together we can make communities where everyone has the #FreedomToLearn, grow & thrive.
#WeWillWelcome
Together we can make communities where everyone has the #FreedomToLearn, grow & thrive.
#WeWillWelcome
July 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Across generations, we’ve come together to create a better life for ourselves & our families. Accessing education is one way Kateryna, Anita, and Claudia have done just that.
Together we can make communities where everyone has the #FreedomToLearn, grow & thrive.
#WeWillWelcome
Together we can make communities where everyone has the #FreedomToLearn, grow & thrive.
#WeWillWelcome
We have the freedom to welcome - let’s express it together.
Join us July 14th through the 18th for a Week of Action by pledging your commitment to building inclusive, safe, and resilient communities. Add your name today.
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPle...
Join us July 14th through the 18th for a Week of Action by pledging your commitment to building inclusive, safe, and resilient communities. Add your name today.
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPle...
July 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We have the freedom to welcome - let’s express it together.
Join us July 14th through the 18th for a Week of Action by pledging your commitment to building inclusive, safe, and resilient communities. Add your name today.
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPle...
Join us July 14th through the 18th for a Week of Action by pledging your commitment to building inclusive, safe, and resilient communities. Add your name today.
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPle...
Last month RCUSA stood with refugees, faith leaders, resettlement agencies, and allies for #WorldRefugeeDay in front of the White House.
Here is a clip from our Communication Manager, Mariam Sayeed's, speech in front of the White House.
#WeWillWelcome
Here is a clip from our Communication Manager, Mariam Sayeed's, speech in front of the White House.
#WeWillWelcome
July 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Last month RCUSA stood with refugees, faith leaders, resettlement agencies, and allies for #WorldRefugeeDay in front of the White House.
Here is a clip from our Communication Manager, Mariam Sayeed's, speech in front of the White House.
#WeWillWelcome
Here is a clip from our Communication Manager, Mariam Sayeed's, speech in front of the White House.
#WeWillWelcome
We urgently need your help to demand that Congress votes NO on this harmful bill, keeps families together, and invests in communities instead.
Read RCUSA's statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read RCUSA's statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
June 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We urgently need your help to demand that Congress votes NO on this harmful bill, keeps families together, and invests in communities instead.
Read RCUSA's statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
Read RCUSA's statement here: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
RCUSA's Director of Programs Emily Wood checks in from Geneva as she attends the annual Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways!
June 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
RCUSA's Director of Programs Emily Wood checks in from Geneva as she attends the annual Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways!
Last week RCUSA joined refugees, faith leaders, resettlement agencies, and allies for a #WorldRefugeeDay Celebration in front of the White House.
Together we will call upon the Trump administration to restart the refugee program and end their widespread attacks on newcomers.
#WeWillWelcome
Together we will call upon the Trump administration to restart the refugee program and end their widespread attacks on newcomers.
#WeWillWelcome
June 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Last week RCUSA joined refugees, faith leaders, resettlement agencies, and allies for a #WorldRefugeeDay Celebration in front of the White House.
Together we will call upon the Trump administration to restart the refugee program and end their widespread attacks on newcomers.
#WeWillWelcome
Together we will call upon the Trump administration to restart the refugee program and end their widespread attacks on newcomers.
#WeWillWelcome
This week our Director of Programs, Emily Wood, is in Geneva for the UNHCR annual Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways- An annual multilateral event that brings together UNHCR, UN Member States, the private sector, NGOs and refugees to discuss and advance resettlement policy.
June 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This week our Director of Programs, Emily Wood, is in Geneva for the UNHCR annual Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways- An annual multilateral event that brings together UNHCR, UN Member States, the private sector, NGOs and refugees to discuss and advance resettlement policy.
Join us in front of the White House this Friday! #WorldRefugeeDay #WeWillWelcome
June 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Join us in front of the White House this Friday! #WorldRefugeeDay #WeWillWelcome
@jslocum.bsky.social starting the week out with a World Refugee Day Rally at the Daley Plaza in Chicago! #WorldRefugeeDay #WeWillWelcome
June 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
@jslocum.bsky.social starting the week out with a World Refugee Day Rally at the Daley Plaza in Chicago! #WorldRefugeeDay #WeWillWelcome
Last week RCUSA released a statement strongly condemning President Trump’s proclamation which will fully restrict and limit travel to the United States by nationals from twelve countries.
#wewillwelcome
Read the full statement on RCUSA's website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
#wewillwelcome
Read the full statement on RCUSA's website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
June 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Last week RCUSA released a statement strongly condemning President Trump’s proclamation which will fully restrict and limit travel to the United States by nationals from twelve countries.
#wewillwelcome
Read the full statement on RCUSA's website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...
#wewillwelcome
Read the full statement on RCUSA's website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...