About us

OCRISI focuses on multiple programs to improve the lives of refugees and immigrants in the City of Omaha Nebraska.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide service and support that is dedicated to building refugee and mmigrant families and to socially connect and empower them to develop a cultural bridge for exiting poverty and achieving a level of economic self-sufficiency.

Registration

Omaha Center for Refugee and Immigrant Service Inc (OCRISI) is a Non-Profit Organization registered in Nebraska State under 501(c)(3) charitable, tax-exempt organization that provides opportunities for low-income or underserved members of the Community.

Who We Are

Omaha Center for Refugee & Immigrant Service Inc. ( OCRISI) is a non-profit organization that serves refugees & Immigrants families living in Omaha, Nebraska. OCRISI supports them to become resourceful, connected, and hopeful about their future. The services in OCRISI are designated to stabilize families and ultimately help build healthier communities. We believe communities are better able to share and contribute to the educational, economic, and social well being of their communities.

OCRISI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working toward the greater good for our community here in Omaha and beyond. With your help, we can definitely continue to help community & connect the resources they need in order to improve their lives.

Our Focus

OCRISI focuses on multiple projects to improve the lives of refugees and immigrants in the City of Omaha Nebraska. See more information below.

We Provide Care

We the staff and volunteer members at the Omaha Center for refugee and Immigrant Services (OCRISI) provide Community & Social Services to Refugees & Immigrants across the city. We distribute fresh foods and provide utility (OPPD and MUD) assistance. and conduct case management. We help with filling out the applications for Medicaid, SNAP/Food Stamps, Job Applications/Employment, and SSI benefits paperwork.

Effective Network

The Omaha Center for Refugee and Immigrant Services (OCRISI) engages in effective Teamwork, & Partnership with other community organizations. The OCRISI partners with Whispering Roots, Dollar Energy Fund, Catholic Charities, International Council for refugee & Immigrant Service, East African Development Association of Nebraska, and other- related agencies.

Research

The Omaha Center for Refugee & Immigrant Services (OCRISI) will conduct on going research for best practices. Because there is no books or references out there for evidence-based-practice in terms of working with refugees/immigrants, the OCRISI will create a manual out of the research findings in order to assist refugees/immigrants accordingly. The OCRISI will have resources available for all refugee/immigrant communities.

Advocacy

The Omaha Center for Refugee and Immigrant Services (OCRISI) provides Advocacy, Family Support, Family Partner to Refugee/immigrants Youths & Elderly within the community.

We Counsel & Coach

The Omaha Center for Refugee and Immigrant Services (OCRISI) will be providing Coaching and Counseling to families and individuals in need. The OCRISI will try to tackle the issue of Mental Health through cultural competency counseling & coaching.

We Educate

The Omaha Center for Refugees & Immigrant Services (OCRISI) provides ESL Classes for all refugees/immigrants and Newcomers especially Afghan people who just arrived to Omaha. We also offering after school programs, mentoring, and tutoring services.