Refugee & Immigrant Association

12/19/2025

This Christmas season, we invite you to share the spirit of giving by making a donation that brings hope and new beginnings to those in need.
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10/05/2025

We thank everyone who supported and participated in our first COOKOUT event today. Special thanks to Journey Coaching, CareNetwork, and RIA Networking for their contributions.

04/24/2025

DRIVING LESSON
"Am so happy that I can drive; You're a good teacher".
We no longer provide driving classes and instead refer clients to other qualified providers

03/27/2025

Be a partner of the Refugee and Immigrant Association

10/25/2024

The one we taught how to drive is now driving high school students

09/08/2024

COMMUNITY INPUT FORUM CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND

When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Iowa City Public Library, Rm A,B,C - 123 S. Linn St.
AND
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall - 410 E Washington St.

The Charter is a document that determines how the government
of Iowa City is organized and administered, such as:
 Composition and election of the City Council and Mayor
 Division into Council Districts
 Employment and duties of the City Manager
 Restrictions on campaign contributions
 Procedures for initiatives and referendums

The Charter Review Commission invites you to come and give
your input regarding potential changes to the Iowa City Charter as
part of the 10-year review process.

For more information about the Charter Review
Commission, access to past meeting packets with
minutes and public comment.
COMMENTS:
*Send your comments to :
[email protected]

*All correspondence is public record
MAIL OR IN PERSON:
Charter Review Commission
% City Clerk
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St

09/06/2024

WE, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION THANK ALL OUR SUPPORTERS.
Your supports make things possible. We can't do it without you.

08/09/2024

WE ARE HIRING

Position Title: PT Environmental Justice Navigator
Status:
Part-time (10 - 20 hours/week or 520 hours per year); Exempt
**(This position is grant-funded through April 2027) **
Number of Positions:
Four (4) PT Positions are available

(2) positions in Iowa City
(2) positions in Cedar Rapids
Location: JOHNSON and LINN COUNTIES, IOWA
Travel: 10% travel within Iowa may be required – must have reliable transportation
Salary: $20/hr.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2024

Job Description:
The Environmental Justice (EJ) Navigator is a part-time grant-funded position with REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION to help engage marginalized/underserved communities and youth in identifying environmental threats to their health and well-being. This position will be responsible for implementing a portion of a grant project addressing environmental justice and health equity (EJHE) in Iowa.

The EJ Navigators will be trained on local environmental hazards and public health issues and serve as the primary liaison with community and state partners. You will assist in helping implement this project to inform and educate the community on environmental hazards and related public health issues based on existing EJ data and reports on local housing stock and indoor air toxins (household EJ issues including lead paint, asbestos, mold, lead service), climate change and natural disaster threats.

The EJ Navigator will work closely with diverse stakeholders, including other community-based organizations, environmental agencies, government agencies, health organizations, etc. to provide education and awareness, facilitate leadership development, community organizing and engagement, and progress reporting.

This position requires an average of 10-20 hours per week (or maximum of 520 hours per year). Public speaking, including both small and large group events, is a fundamental aspect of this role. Occasional travel will be necessary. Proficiency in using Microsoft products, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is essential. This work will involve evening and weekend activities.

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking someone who already has community ties and can engage others. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience talking to small and large groups, and a network of community leaders and influencers from diverse populations. No prior experience with working in the environmental justice or public health arena is required.

Please, contact us if interested on [email protected]
EEO/AA
No phone calls required.

Jean Paul Mugemuzi
Executive Director

06/16/2024

URGENT NEED.

We're thankful for all our past, current and future financial supporters!
We have an urgent need for donations due to slow grant payouts paired with an unfortunate banking error.
What we thought was a grant payout was actually money deposited into our account incorrectly and we now have $12,000 balance due in 21 days.
Please consider a donation today to help close the gap of our funding shortfall.
You can do that directly on our website here:

Donate The Refugee and Immigrant Association is able to do its work with help from supporters like you. We accept monetary donations, household items, vehicles, and land/office space. If you are interested in making a non-monetary donation, please contact Jean-Paul or Belton prior to donating any it...