Out of our desire to ease the suffering of strangers on the other side of the world, we formed the Blacksburg Refugee Partnership. We trusted that our college town in the Blue Ridge Mountains would throw open its doors for refugees in need of support, and we were right.

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With the help of over 300 members, a dozen local faith communities, and ten other local organizations, Blacksburg Refugee Partnership welcomed our first family from Syria in October 2016.  Two more families, from Syria and Afghanistan, soon followed.

Then an additional three single mothers and their children from Afghanistan.  We’ve also worked with the Roanoke Refugee Partnership to assist families from Burundi and Somalia who have resettled in the Roanoke Valley.

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Blacksburg Refugee Partnership’s approach is holistic. We provide ongoing support to help our refugee families fully integrate into American society, become self-reliant, and achieve fulfilling lives.  Our ultimate goal is to see our families achieve independence and learn to meet their own needs. Through the sometimes rocky transition to a stable, self-reliant life in America, BRP volunteers lovingly offer resources, guidance, and support.