Program areas at React DC
In 2023, React DC demonstrated its ongoing commitment to empowering newcomers and building resilient communities through a wide array of services and initiatives. The organization's impact reached thousands of individuals and families, supporting them as they navigated new lives in the united states.total individuals served:across all departments, React DC served an impressive 7,190 individual newcomers, reflecting the breadth of their efforts to assist refugees and immigrants through legal, employment, and social services.reactemployment:through the reactemployment program, React DC supported 1,679 clients by helping them secure jobs, develop professional skills, and build career pathways. Personalized services, such as resume assistance and certification support, empowered these individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and successfully integrate into the workforce.reactsponsor:the organization also played a pivotal role in supporting private sponsorship efforts through the reactsponsor program, which assisted 130 sponsor groups in welcoming 881 newcomers. By providing guidance, resources, and coordination, React DC enabled communities to come together and offer personalized support to refugee families.reactcore:in addition to individual assistance, React DC's reactcore program worked with 128 families and organizations, supporting an additional 896 individuals. These partnerships allowed for greater collaboration and community-building efforts aimed at fostering a more welcoming environment for newcomers.reactwomen and children:the reactwomen program focused on empowering women and their children, providing vital support to 725 women and 147 children. Through education, skills training, and social support services, React DC helped women gain independence, build networks, and thrive in their new communities.reactlegal:legal services were a cornerstone of React DC's work, with the reactlegal team assisting 2,862 clients. This program provided newcomers with essential legal guidance, helping them navigate immigration processes, secure asylum, and address other legal challenges as they adjusted to life in the u.s.through these comprehensive efforts in 2023, React DC continued to empower newcomers, foster community support, and uphold its mission of ensuring successful integration and self-sufficiency for refugees and immigrants in the united states.