Open Doors for Refugees
@odfr.org
Open Doors for Refugees is a volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to help refugees make a home in the Madison, WI, area.
Check us out at odfr.org
Check us out at odfr.org
Indivisible launched a national campaign in light of the killing of Renee Good. The organization makes it easy to help make a change!
Call your congress representative - indivisible.org/ice-out-house
Email your congress representative - act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Call your congress representative - indivisible.org/ice-out-house
Email your congress representative - act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
CALL NOW: Tell Congress We Need ICE Out For Good
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January 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Indivisible launched a national campaign in light of the killing of Renee Good. The organization makes it easy to help make a change!
Call your congress representative - indivisible.org/ice-out-house
Email your congress representative - act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Call your congress representative - indivisible.org/ice-out-house
Email your congress representative - act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Church World Service is posting updates on this concerning effort:
cwsglobal.org/blog/daily-s...
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cwsglobal.org/blog/daily-s...
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Daily State of Play: Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt | CWS
cwsglobal.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Church World Service is posting updates on this concerning effort:
cwsglobal.org/blog/daily-s...
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cwsglobal.org/blog/daily-s...
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The Trump administration has launched a new operation, Operation PARRIS, which aims to re-examine resettled refugees in Minnesota who have not yet received green cards, despite the fact these people have already undergone extensive vetting, often for years. [1/2]
Daily State of Play: Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt | CWS
cwsglobal.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
The Trump administration has launched a new operation, Operation PARRIS, which aims to re-examine resettled refugees in Minnesota who have not yet received green cards, despite the fact these people have already undergone extensive vetting, often for years. [1/2]
Looking for a meaningful to support your community?
Save the date for the 45th annual Freeze For Food 5k/10k Walk & Run! This race supports refugees in the Madison area and fights local food insecurity. ❤️
Register before February 1st to save $5!
For more info, visit: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Save the date for the 45th annual Freeze For Food 5k/10k Walk & Run! This race supports refugees in the Madison area and fights local food insecurity. ❤️
Register before February 1st to save $5!
For more info, visit: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Freeze For Food
The Freeze For Food is on Saturday March 7, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 10K, and 5K AND 10K.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Looking for a meaningful to support your community?
Save the date for the 45th annual Freeze For Food 5k/10k Walk & Run! This race supports refugees in the Madison area and fights local food insecurity. ❤️
Register before February 1st to save $5!
For more info, visit: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Save the date for the 45th annual Freeze For Food 5k/10k Walk & Run! This race supports refugees in the Madison area and fights local food insecurity. ❤️
Register before February 1st to save $5!
For more info, visit: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Join Voces de Frontera for their Annual Assembly 2026. Sign up here: secure.ngpvan.com/kjHqnRIcOkGk...
January 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Join Voces de Frontera for their Annual Assembly 2026. Sign up here: secure.ngpvan.com/kjHqnRIcOkGk...
We are looking for a volunteer who is focused on planning the FUN at this year's June 21st community potluck picnic.
This person will ideally be skilled at planning activities for kids of all ages and older adults.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in this role!
This person will ideally be skilled at planning activities for kids of all ages and older adults.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in this role!
January 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
We are looking for a volunteer who is focused on planning the FUN at this year's June 21st community potluck picnic.
This person will ideally be skilled at planning activities for kids of all ages and older adults.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in this role!
This person will ideally be skilled at planning activities for kids of all ages and older adults.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in this role!
CommUnity Yoga offers a donation-based class that supports groups that make this city a better place to be. This month’s donations go to Madison International Partners. Sign up and join us!
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
Find Connection: Gentle Yoga Supporting Madison International Partners! | Community Yoga Hub
Join the CommUnity! We'd love to share this gentle, donation-based class supporting the evolving work of the Madison International Partners as they help our global neighbors make Madison home. Come fo...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
CommUnity Yoga offers a donation-based class that supports groups that make this city a better place to be. This month’s donations go to Madison International Partners. Sign up and join us!
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
www.communityyogahub.com/event-detail...
Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent as they interview guest Zabi Sahibzada, an Afghan refugee and the head of an aid org as they weigh in on the U.S. decision to pause immigration from 19 countries. Other topics and guest included;
Amy Timberlake - talking about her new book,
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Amy Timberlake - talking about her new book,
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January 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent as they interview guest Zabi Sahibzada, an Afghan refugee and the head of an aid org as they weigh in on the U.S. decision to pause immigration from 19 countries. Other topics and guest included;
Amy Timberlake - talking about her new book,
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Amy Timberlake - talking about her new book,
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Madison's vibrant Korean American community invites you to the 3rd Annual Madison Korean American Day! Enjoy Korean heritage and cultural connections through music, dance, food, and family fun. Entry is free and donations will support the River Food Pantry.
More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
January 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Madison's vibrant Korean American community invites you to the 3rd Annual Madison Korean American Day! Enjoy Korean heritage and cultural connections through music, dance, food, and family fun. Entry is free and donations will support the River Food Pantry.
More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
On January 17th, Centro Hispano invites the community to attend their annual Tres Reyes (Three Kings) Celebration at 12pm. Families will enjoy tradition, food, activities and a visit from the Three Kings. All are welcome!
For more information visit their website at www.micentro.org/events
For more information visit their website at www.micentro.org/events
January 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
On January 17th, Centro Hispano invites the community to attend their annual Tres Reyes (Three Kings) Celebration at 12pm. Families will enjoy tradition, food, activities and a visit from the Three Kings. All are welcome!
For more information visit their website at www.micentro.org/events
For more information visit their website at www.micentro.org/events
Happy 2026! You can welcome in the new year with these 7-word stories on “welcoming the stranger,” from Christ Presbyterian Church:
cpcmadison.org/news/welcomi...
cpcmadison.org/news/welcomi...
Welcoming the Stranger | Christ Presbyterian Church Madison
The Justice Team at CPC took up an initiative to ask folks in the CPC community to come up with 7‑word stories on their experiences with immigration. 51 submissions tell a larger story. Stories are ca...
cpcmadison.org
January 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Happy 2026! You can welcome in the new year with these 7-word stories on “welcoming the stranger,” from Christ Presbyterian Church:
cpcmadison.org/news/welcomi...
cpcmadison.org/news/welcomi...
We are looking for two Food Coordinators for the June 2026 Potluck Picnic!
Responsibilities:
- Manage food and beverage donations.
- Acquire paper products and silverware as well as serving utensils.
- Assist with setup of a beverage table and food line.
Please email [email protected] if interested. 🍉
Responsibilities:
- Manage food and beverage donations.
- Acquire paper products and silverware as well as serving utensils.
- Assist with setup of a beverage table and food line.
Please email [email protected] if interested. 🍉
December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
We are looking for two Food Coordinators for the June 2026 Potluck Picnic!
Responsibilities:
- Manage food and beverage donations.
- Acquire paper products and silverware as well as serving utensils.
- Assist with setup of a beverage table and food line.
Please email [email protected] if interested. 🍉
Responsibilities:
- Manage food and beverage donations.
- Acquire paper products and silverware as well as serving utensils.
- Assist with setup of a beverage table and food line.
Please email [email protected] if interested. 🍉
As we wrap up the year, we're reminded of how much refugees strengthen our communities through resilience, culture and shared values. We're proud of everything we've built together this year and look ahead to 2026 with open hearts and open doors. ❤️
December 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
As we wrap up the year, we're reminded of how much refugees strengthen our communities through resilience, culture and shared values. We're proud of everything we've built together this year and look ahead to 2026 with open hearts and open doors. ❤️
, which has been reintroduced in Congress in an effort to reinstate our country’s long tradition of humane refugee policies. Church World Service provides this helpful “take action” link:
cwsglobal.org/.../take-act...
cwsglobal.org/.../take-act...
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Members of Congress & the Administration to Improve Access to Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Program | CWS
cwsglobal.org
December 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
, which has been reintroduced in Congress in an effort to reinstate our country’s long tradition of humane refugee policies. Church World Service provides this helpful “take action” link:
cwsglobal.org/.../take-act...
cwsglobal.org/.../take-act...
Christmas is a time to celebrate a message of “peace and goodwill toward men.” In that spirit, consider supporting the GRACE Act,
December 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Christmas is a time to celebrate a message of “peace and goodwill toward men.” In that spirit, consider supporting the GRACE Act,
We'd like to give a shout-out to our fiscal sponsor, the Center for Community Stewardship!
They recently replaced our donation platform, which was a huge effort that made it possible for dozens of organizations to receive donations this year.
www.community-stewardship.org
They recently replaced our donation platform, which was a huge effort that made it possible for dozens of organizations to receive donations this year.
www.community-stewardship.org
Center for Community Stewardship - Home
Navigating the process of becoming a nonprofit can be challenging and time consuming, taking you away from the work that matters. Joining our community of fiscally sponsored organizations is a great w...
www.community-stewardship.org
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
We'd like to give a shout-out to our fiscal sponsor, the Center for Community Stewardship!
They recently replaced our donation platform, which was a huge effort that made it possible for dozens of organizations to receive donations this year.
www.community-stewardship.org
They recently replaced our donation platform, which was a huge effort that made it possible for dozens of organizations to receive donations this year.
www.community-stewardship.org
Get your sneakers ready for the 45th annual Freeze for Food Race on March 7th, 2026! The funds raised from this race supports the refugee community in Madison.
To volunteer or register for the race, click here: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
To volunteer or register for the race, click here: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Freeze For Food
The Freeze For Food is on Saturday March 7, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 10K, and 5K AND 10K.
runsignup.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Get your sneakers ready for the 45th annual Freeze for Food Race on March 7th, 2026! The funds raised from this race supports the refugee community in Madison.
To volunteer or register for the race, click here: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
To volunteer or register for the race, click here: runsignup.com/Race/WI/Madi...
Your tax-deductible donations support refugees in our community through housing and family support programs, transportation services, and child-minding programs that make English literacy learning possible.
Learn more about our programs at odfr.org/programs/
Happy Holidays!
Learn more about our programs at odfr.org/programs/
Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Your tax-deductible donations support refugees in our community through housing and family support programs, transportation services, and child-minding programs that make English literacy learning possible.
Learn more about our programs at odfr.org/programs/
Happy Holidays!
Learn more about our programs at odfr.org/programs/
Happy Holidays!
Last week Friday, an interfaith group honored the victims of last month's National Guard shooting. At the vigil, members of the Afghan community, a pastor, an imam, a rabbi, and others highlighted a message of unity.
Read and watch more at
www.wkow.com/news/interfa...
Read and watch more at
www.wkow.com/news/interfa...
Interfaith vigil in Madison honors National Guardsmen shot in D.C.
MADISON (WKOW) -- The First Congregational United Church of Christ held an hour-long interfaith vigil on Friday night to honor the two victims of last month's National Guardsmen shooting in
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December 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Last week Friday, an interfaith group honored the victims of last month's National Guard shooting. At the vigil, members of the Afghan community, a pastor, an imam, a rabbi, and others highlighted a message of unity.
Read and watch more at
www.wkow.com/news/interfa...
Read and watch more at
www.wkow.com/news/interfa...
In recent days, Open Doors for Refugees was able to supply some basic home goods, including furniture, bedding, and lamps, to a client of Centro Hispano’s. [1/2]
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
In recent days, Open Doors for Refugees was able to supply some basic home goods, including furniture, bedding, and lamps, to a client of Centro Hispano’s. [1/2]
We will continue to partner with Centro on an ad-hoc basis until refugee resettlement restarts. Please consider supporting these efforts! [2/2]
opendoorsforrefugees.org/financial-su...
opendoorsforrefugees.org/financial-su...
Financial Support | Open Doors for Refugees
Sending a check to a PO box? Our address has changed! See below for the actual address. Open Doors for Refugee subsists entirely on generous donations from the community. If you’d like to support Open...
opendoorsforrefugees.org
December 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We will continue to partner with Centro on an ad-hoc basis until refugee resettlement restarts. Please consider supporting these efforts! [2/2]
opendoorsforrefugees.org/financial-su...
opendoorsforrefugees.org/financial-su...
NutKracken 2: Christmas Island! The holiday classic with a circus twist is back, with an all new show set under the sea. Filled with Nutcracker music, bright silly costumes, and eye-popping live circus performances, it’s fun for all ages!
Link to get tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/nutkr...
Link to get tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/nutkr...
December 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
NutKracken 2: Christmas Island! The holiday classic with a circus twist is back, with an all new show set under the sea. Filled with Nutcracker music, bright silly costumes, and eye-popping live circus performances, it’s fun for all ages!
Link to get tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/nutkr...
Link to get tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/nutkr...
Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a Bilingual Resource Specialist fluent in Wolof and English to support students and families! This role involves collaborating and supporting instruction, translating, and connecting families with schools.
Learn more: mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Learn more: mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
December 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a Bilingual Resource Specialist fluent in Wolof and English to support students and families! This role involves collaborating and supporting instruction, translating, and connecting families with schools.
Learn more: mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Learn more: mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Jason Mack, was featured on WORT Radio on November 30th. During the interview, he reflects on ODFR’s work supporting refugees in Madison and discusses the present-day climate for refugee resettlement. Tune in here: www.wortfm.org/a-year-in-th...
December 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Jason Mack, was featured on WORT Radio on November 30th. During the interview, he reflects on ODFR’s work supporting refugees in Madison and discusses the present-day climate for refugee resettlement. Tune in here: www.wortfm.org/a-year-in-th...
Congratulations to Monica Nolan at Jewish Social Services!
December 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Congratulations to Monica Nolan at Jewish Social Services!