Who We Are
Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) assists refugees who have been legally admitted to the United States as victims of warfare or other forms of persecution because of their religious or political beliefs. KRM now employs over 55 people, who work both full- and part-time to serve refugees. Our staff includes caseworkers, job developers, ESL teachers and interpreters. Refugees themselves have been hired on our program staff and serve on our Board of Directors. Our staff speaks English, Spanish, Bosnian, French, Nepali, Dinka, Arabic and German and also works closely with contract interpreters who speak other languages native to the refugees we serve. Our Louisville office and ESL school are both located at 969-B Cherokee Road and our Lexington office is at 1206 North Limestone. Refugees comes to this country as victims of trauma, as people who have lost their homes and families because of war, as people hoping for peace and freedom as they begin life anew. Our program provides them with apartments and furnishings, helps enroll children in school, gets families to medical treatment and secures employment for family members who are able to go to work. Refugees come from very diverse educational and skill backgrounds and we attempt to place our clients in the best jobs available, given the client's language ability, background, training and experience. Long-term assistance includes job upgrades, immigration processes and classes and preparation of individuals to become naturalized American citizens.
Kentucky Refugee Ministries benefits from the help of many volunteers from service and educational institutions in the Louisville community. We rely on your help as volunteers, donors and event sponsors. Regardless of how you become involved, please do so. Getting to know refugees is a rewarding experience that promotes peace and plants the seeds of better international understanding, one individual or family at a time.
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