Women's Refugee Care

Program Overview

Women's Refugee Care - Educational Support & Community Programs

Women's Refugee Care (WRC) provides free education programs for refugee families in Rhode Island. We offer English language learning, workforce training, and citizenship preparation for adults, as well as after-school tutoring and leadership programs for youth. Our programs help families adjust to life in the U.S. while building confidence and skills.

Anyone from the refugee community is welcome to join. Please reach out to our office to inquire. Classes and tutoring sessions are held at our office in Providence and other community locations. Volunteers are always needed to support our students.

Location: 570 Broad St, Providence, RI

For more information or to volunteer, visit: womensrefugeecare.org. Our programs create a welcoming space where refugee families can learn, connect, and thrive. Join us today!

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

This month, Women's Refugee Care is proud to shine the spotlight on Haley, a senior at Brown University who has been making an incredible impact in our community. As part of a French class focused on the refugee experience, Haley joined our ESL classes alongside Maggie, supporting refugee women in learning essential English skills to navigate daily life with greater ease.

Haley's journey with WRC is rooted in her passion for language and connection. With a major in English and French, Haley has been speaking French for over a decade and recently studied abroad in Paris. Her work at WRC has been a meaningful way to blend her academic interests with a commitment to making a positive difference. This spring, as Maggie steps away to welcome her baby, Haley will take the lead in teaching the ESL classes—a role she approaches with excitement and dedication. Reflecting on her experience, Haley shared her admiration for the resilience and determination of the women she works with. “These women work so hard to integrate themselves into the community, despite the immense challenges they face.