Hope For Ukraine
New Jersey Refugee Assistance
Hope For Ukraine is not a direct provider of refugee resettlement services. This page is intended to share New Jersey-based resources that may help refugees and their families find support. Below are agencies and service contacts connected to Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Support Services (RSS) programs in New Jersey, based on the information shown in the source materials provided.
These resources are limited to New Jersey. If you live outside New Jersey, please contact local organizations in your area for assistance. Agency contacts, programs, and service areas may change, so please contact each provider directly for the most current information.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
Office for Refugee Resettlement (ORR) replacement designee contacts for Refugee Cash Assistance programs in New Jersey, as shown in the April 2024 materials.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Kiera LoBreglio, Esq., Director of Immigrant and Refugee Services
Zarlasht Stanakzai, Program Manager, Refugee Services
Extension 161201 or option 6 from the program list
976 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
47–71 Miller Street
Newark, NJ 07114
Church World Service Jersey City
591 Summit Ave, Suite 300
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Eyerusalem Michael, RCA Program Manager / Financial Coaching Program Specialist
New Client Form available through Church World Service Jersey City
Interfaith-RISE
Diana Bowen, Executive Director
Andrea Mendez-Perez, Director of I-RISE South Jersey
Patricia Henderson-Wright, Director, Refugee Cash Assistance
S. 2nd Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
2384 E Landis Avenue
Vineland, NJ
International Rescue Committee
Alison Millan, Deputy Director
208 Commerce Place, 4th Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
To schedule an appointment to be verified for program eligibility, clients can come to the office Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, at 208 Commerce Place, 4th Floor, Elizabeth.
For a screening in Spanish or English, text 908-926-8529.
For Haitian Creole or English, text 908-516-0343.
Detailed instructions for new clients are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
Greater Bergen Community Action
Figen Tabakci, Vice President, Education & Immigrant Resource Center
figen.tabakci@greaterbergen.org
201-968-0200 Ext. 7109, 7150
235 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Refugee Support Services (RSS)
Refugee Support Services agency contacts shown in the source materials for New Jersey, including offices, leadership contacts, and listed support programs where visible.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Kiera LoBreglio, Esq., Director of Immigrant and Refugee Services
Zarlasht Stanakzai, Program Manager, Refugee Services
Extension 161201 or option 6 from the program list
Intake: 976 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Services: 47–71 Miller Street, Newark, NJ 07114
Refugee Support Services (RSS)
Church World Service Jersey City
Courtney Madsen, Regional Director, Northeast Office Director
David Shaw, Associate Director
Margy Kelly, Associate Director
Lina Caswell, Associate Director for Children and Youth
591 Summit Ave, Suite 300
Jersey City, NJ 07306
New Client Form available through Church World Service Jersey City
Refugee Support Services (RSS)
Interfaith-RISE
Diana Bowen, Exec. Director
Ruth Cruz, Director of Case Management
Andrea Mendez-Perez, Director of I-RISE South Jersey
Highland Park Office: S. 2nd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
South Jersey Office: 2384 E Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ
Refugee Support Services (RSS) Employment, Adjustment Services, and English Language Training
International Rescue Committee
Alison Millan, Deputy Director
208 Commerce Place, 4th Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Clients can come to the office Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, for program eligibility verification.
Spanish or English screening text: 908-926-8529
Haitian Creole or English screening text: 908-516-0343
Detailed instructions for new clients are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
Refugee Support Services (RSS)
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest New Jersey
Lynn Sternstein, Senior Director of Education & Literacy
Dorthy Laguerre, Manager of Refugee Services
7 Glenwood Ave, Lower Level
East Orange, NJ 07017
Refugee Support Services (RSS)
Service Areas by Provider
The source materials list the following counties as service areas for participating providers.
Catholic Charities of Newark
- Essex
- Morris
- Warren
Church World Service Jersey City
- Hudson
- Passaic
- Mercer
Interfaith-RISE
- Atlantic
- Burlington
- Cape May
- Cumberland
- Camden
- Gloucester
- Middlesex
- Monmouth
- Salem
- Ocean
International Rescue Committee
- Hunterdon
- Somerset
- Union
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest New Jersey
- Bergen
- Sussex
Need Help Outside New Jersey?
The agencies listed on this page are New Jersey-based. If you live in another state, please contact refugee support organizations, resettlement agencies, or local community assistance providers in your area.