A social services organization for refugees, by refugees.
We provide community-driven, culturally grounded support to refugees and immigrants, partnering with resettlement agencies to extend care beyond the initial arrival period.
Our Services
Our services are designed to supplement not replace the work of formal resettlement agencies. We operate in collaboration and partnership, offering volunteer community-driven support beyond the standard service period, ensuring that refugees and immigrants continue to receive culturally grounded, long-term assistance well after their initial and post arrival. Our goal is to fill gaps, extend care, and strengthen the overall network of support as families rebuild their lives in the United States.
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Building Knowledge, Visibility & Global Connection
Empowers communities through storytelling, digital education, and creative engagement through:
Storytelling & community voice
Trusted information access through media
Spotlighting refugee talent & small businesses
Digital safety & media literacy training
Cultural events, advocacy & community celebration
Global refugee network & crisis understanding
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Essential daily support & crisis response
Integration, legal & administrative assistance
Health, wellness and safety support
Community engagement & cultural enrichment
Volunteer mobilization & capacity building
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Refugees & Immigrants
Echo-Point provides compassionate, culturally responsive support to LGBTQ+ community members facing isolation, discrimination, or instability. Services include:
Pathways to employment & economic stability
Life-saving health & medical navigation
Trauma-informed emotional wellness & support
Essential needs & emergency response
A safety net centered on dignity, protection & belonging
URIO programs and services operate primarily during evenings (after 5 p.m.), weekends, and holidays to maximize accessibility and volunteer participation.
This schedule ensures:
Accessibility: Beneficiaries and volunteers with daytime obligations can participate.
Engagement: Professionals, students, and community leaders are able to contribute outside standard work hours.
Community-Centered Design: Activities and programs align with the needs and availability of the community.
Hours
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Donations are welcome! Please contact Emma if you would like to contribute to Urio’s mission.