Neighbors for Refugees

What Neighbors for Refugees does

Neighbors for Refugees is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in November 2016 in Larchmont, New York, that delivers comprehensive refugee resettlement and post-resettlement support to families arriving primarily from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, and approximately 40 other countries. Its core Refugee Resettlement Program uses a U.S. State Department–approved co-sponsorship model with HIAS, Catholic Charities, and IRIS, deploying family teams of 3–4 volunteers to provide pre-arrival apartment setup, rent and living-expense subsidies, transportation, employment assistance, ESL lessons, and community orientation during the first 12 months. Complementary offerings include the Road to Independence grants ($500–$800 per family), Food & Housing Insecurity grants ($100–$500), a Business Incubator Program for refugee entrepreneurs, an Advocacy & Education Program, and a Students for Refugees youth-engagement initiative at Mamaroneck High School. The most recent additions — a $200,000 Legal Defense Grants program with an encrypted document database and a 2026 Economic Vulnerability Relief Initiative — reflect a mission pivot from resettlement toward defending families already in the U.S. against detention, deportation, and loss of benefits. The organization is entirely volunteer-run, with no paid employees, approximately 100 active volunteers, and nearly 2,000 donor-constituents; nearly 100 families (around 350 individuals) have been resettled since 2017, with 36 families currently active and roughly 700 families (over 1,600 individuals) assisted through grant programs over seven years. Revenue is sourced entirely from individual donations, annual gala fundraising (nearly $125K at the October 2025 Defend and Thrive event), and foundation grants (including Larchmont Temple), with over 90% of every dollar directed to refugee programs rather than overhead. Operating geographies span Westchester County, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and a 2026 merger with the Interfaith Council of New Americans Westchester (ICNAW) extended its interfaith and client base.

Name

Neighbors for Refugees

Legal name

Neighbors for Refugees Inc.

Website

https://neighborsforrefugees.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neighbors for Refugees is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Larchmont, NY, providing refugee resettlement, grants, legal defense, and advocacy services to roughly 100 resettled families and 1,600+ grant recipients across the tri-state area, funded entirely by individual donations, galas, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee Resettlement and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE), Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN), Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Refugee resettlement services
• Humanitarian nonprofit support
• Immigration legal defense
• Community sponsorship programs
• Asylum and refugee grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Larchmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, with approximately 90% of all financial donations devoted to direct resettlement and support for refugee families.
2. Gala and Event Fundraising: Annual gala events such as the 'Defend and Thrive' gala that raised nearly $125,000, featuring auctions and paddle raises for refugee family support.
3. Grant Funding: Funding from foundations and organizations including Larchmont Temple grants, with nearly $500,000 raised in 2025.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Neighbors for Refugees provides comprehensive refugee resettlement and defense services, including first-year co-sponsorship resettlement (housing setup, employment assistance, ESL tutoring, cultural orientation), financial grants (Road to Independence and Food & Housing Insecurity), legal defense funding for ICE encounters and asylum cases, a Business Incubator Program for refugee entrepreneurs, and youth engagement through Students for Refugees. All services are provided free of charge to refugee families and asylum seekers, funded through individual donations, gala events, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Neighbors for Refugees is a non-profit refugee resettlement organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services for refugees and asylum seekers. The core offering is the Refugee Resettlement Program, which provides comprehensive support during the first year including housing setup, financial assistance, employment help, and ESL tutoring through a co-sponsorship model with approved agencies. Complementing this are grant programs: Road to Independence (R2I) grants for post-resettlement needs averaging $500-$800, and Food & Housing Insecurity grants of $100-$500. The organization also operates a Business Incubator Program for refugees starting businesses, an Advocacy & Education Program for policy influence, and a Students for Refugees youth engagement initiative. In response to 2025-2026 policy changes, the organization has pivoted to include Legal Defense Grants and the Economic Vulnerability Relief Initiative to protect existing families from detention, deportation, and loss of public benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refugee Resettlement Program Comprehensive refugee resettlement using a co-sponsorship model with U.S. State Department-approved agencies (HIAS, Catholic Charities, IRIS), providing pre-arrival apartment setup, financial assistance for rent and living expenses, transportation, employment assistance, ESL lessons, and community orientation during the first 12 months.
• Road to Independence (R2I) Fund Grants Small grants averaging $500-$800 to help refugees, asylees, and eligible immigrants who no longer have support from sponsoring groups. Grants cover household needs, job expenses, transportation costs, business ventures, emergency medical bills, educational expenses, or legal costs.
• Business Incubator Program Program supporting refugees who want to start their own businesses by providing mentoring, business plan development assistance, and help finding funding. Has helped refugee families begin catering, seamstress, and auto repair businesses.
• Advocacy & Education Program Influencing legislation and government actions at local, state, and federal levels to increase refugee admissions and improve benefits and rights. Activities include meeting with representatives, 'Third Thursdays @ 3' postcard writing sessions, and Zoom conversations with refugee organization founders.
• Food & Housing Insecurity Grants Grants ranging from $100-$500 per family to help with groceries, utilities, and rent. Part of roughly $120,000 given over six years.
• Legal Defense Grants $200,000 allocated for legal defense to help refugee families protect their rights against unwarranted arrest, detention, and possible deportation. Includes support for habeas corpus petitions, qualified interpreters, and encrypted document databases.
• Economic Vulnerability Relief Initiative New 2026 initiative providing financial assistance for housing, food, and medical needs when refugee families face job loss, detention, or loss of healthcare access (Medicaid, ACA eligibility ending in October).

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100 families (350+ individuals) helped since 2017
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Interfaith Council of New Americans Westchester (ICNAW)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Newly merged organization with shared mission. ICNAW families will join Neighbors' active client roster receiving legal, housing, food, employment and healthcare support.
• AfghanEvacflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Coalition of U.S. government agencies and NGOs working to ensure the U.S. keeps its promise to Afghan allies. Neighbors participated in Senate Committee testimony supporting Afghan allies.
• HIAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Primary resettlement agency partner since 2016, providing official State Department-approved refugee resettlement services. Neighbors operates as co-sponsor with HIAS to welcome and support refugee families.
• Catholic CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016State Department approved resettlement agency partner working with Neighbors since 2016 to resettle refugee families.
• Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResettlement agency partner in Connecticut, working with Neighbors to provide comprehensive refugee resettlement support.
• Community Resource Center (CRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CRC in Mamaroneck to expand families' access to immigration attorneys. CRC's Executive Director Jirandy Martinez and Managing Attorney Bertha Rodriguez provide front-line legal support.
• Larchmont TempleflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Honoree recognized for steadfast commitment to helping refugees since Neighbors' founding in 2016. Provides volunteers, board members, hosted events and Refugee Shabbats, and awarded numerous grants.
• International Rescue CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor refugee resettlement organization partner, part of Neighbors' network of resettlement agency partnerships.
• Hearts & Homes For RefugeescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestchester Refugee Initiative partner organization collaborating on refugee resettlement efforts.
• Welcome HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee resettlement organization partner.
• Keeping Our Promise RochesterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee resettlement organization partner.
• Westchester Jewish Coalition for ImmigrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coalition partner supporting immigration advocacy and refugee services.
• First Friends of New Jersey & New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing support to refugees and immigrants in the NJ/NY area.
• Church World ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational faith-based refugee resettlement organization and coalition partner.
• IRIS CTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as IRIS Connecticut partner organization for refugee services.
• Abbott HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild and family services organization partner.
• RCUSA (Refugee Council USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition for forcibly displaced people, serving as thought leader and convener on refugee rights.
• Welcome.UScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization to expand U.S. refugee resettlement capacity by mobilizing communities to welcome newcomers.
• UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Refugee Agency, global organization providing protection and assistance to refugees.
• Elena's LightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecticut-based organization supporting refugee families, serves as grant application conduit for Neighbors.
• RIF NYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee assistance organization in New York City.
• AFYAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare foundation supporting refugee communities.
• Queer Detainee Empowerment ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing support to LGBTQ+ detained immigrants.
• Mamaroneck School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district where refugee children are enrolled, supporting educational integration.
• Students For Refugees (Mamaroneck High School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent group that volunteers at community events, tutors refugee children, plans family outings, and holds fundraisers.
• Anderson's BookStoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bookstore hosting 'Third Thursdays @ 3' postcard writing program for refugee advocacy.
• Immigrant Rights Organizations NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork including Open Arms for Refugees, Our Common Beliefs, Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic, Dominican Sisters of Hope, Team TLC NYC for advocacy and rally coordination.
• Immigration Law FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver a dozen law firms specializing in immigration law providing legal representation, risk assessments, and defense at ICE check-ins and hearings.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS):

Direct peers

• HIAS: HIAS is the Jewish-founded international refugee resettlement agency and Neighbors' core State Department-approved co-sponsor; it provides the same comprehensive resettlement and legal services to refugees across the U.S. and is the most directly comparable operating partner.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): The IRC is a major national refugee resettlement and humanitarian aid organization delivering integrated resettlement, employment, and immigration legal services; Neighbors lists IRC as a core resettlement partner and serves a directly overlapping client population.
• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities operates one of the largest national refugee resettlement programs (CCUSA/RSN) and is one of Neighbors' two primary co-sponsorship agencies; both organizations deliver housing, employment, ESL, and case management to newly arrived refugees.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCM2jHgQBJFGTmNyLSv7ixow
• Facebookfacebook.com/neighborsforrefugees
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neighbors-for-refugees-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/neighborsforrefugees

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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