Kentucky Office For Refugees

What Kentucky Office For Refugees does

Kentucky Office for Refugees (KOR) is a nonprofit organization federally designated as Kentucky's State Refugee Coordinator's Office and operated as a department of Catholic Charities of Louisville. Founded in 1975 in the wake of post-Vietnam-War resettlement, KOR coordinates the statewide refugee resettlement program across five Kentucky cities (Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Covington) via a sub-award network that includes three resettlement agencies (Kentucky Refugee Ministries, International Center of Kentucky, Catholic Charities of Louisville MARS, plus International Rescue Committee and Jewish Family & Career Services), healthcare providers, school districts, community colleges, and community organizations. Its program portfolio covers Refugee Support Services, Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance, Refugee Youth Mentoring, Services to Older Refugees, Refugee Health Promotion, Refugee School Impact, Afghan Assistance Resources, and Employment Services, with specialized Afghan and Ukrainian streams layered on top of the base program structure.

KOR does not operate a proprietary technology platform. Its technology footprint is limited to the Foundant Grant Application System, a third-party online portal used by partner organizations to apply for and manage KOR-administered subawards and contracts, and a content/marketing website. The revenue model is managed-services style program administration: KOR receives federal funding from the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and distributes those dollars through sub-award agreements and contracts to direct service providers, who in turn deliver services free of charge to eligible refugees. There is no fee-for-service pricing, and all services are federally grant-funded. KOR's three-day-to-day operations are led by State Refugee Coordinator Colin Triplett, Assistant Director Travis White, and Community Engagement Manager Lauren Goldener, with general contact channels routed through the archlou.org domain.

Name

Kentucky Office For Refugees

Legal name

Kentucky Office for Refugees

Website

https://kentuckyrefugees.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kentucky Office for Refugees (KOR) is the federally designated State Refugee Coordinator's Office for Kentucky, operating as a department of Catholic Charities of Louisville. It administers ORR federal grants and sub-awards across five cities to deliver refugee resettlement, case management, employment, health, and education services to newly arrived refugees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee Resettlement Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee/Migrant Health & Resettlement Health Units (HLAJAAAJ), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK), Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs (EDAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Refugee resettlement services
• Social service coordination
• Grant management programs
• Community integration support
• Federally funded programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Funding from Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR): KOR receives federal funding from the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to administer the state refugee resettlement program. This funding is distributed through sub-award agreements and contracts to partner organizations across Kentucky including resettlement agencies, health providers, school districts, community colleges, and community organizations.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Kentucky Office for Refugees (KOR) is the federally designated State Refugee Coordinator's Office for Kentucky, operating as a department of Catholic Charities of Louisville. KOR administers federal funding from the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and sub-awards these funds to partner organizations — including resettlement agencies, health providers, school districts, community colleges, and community organizations — across Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Covington. The portfolio of funded programs covers case management, employment services, English language training, health screenings, cash and medical assistance, youth mentoring, services to older refugees, school impact services, and Afghan assistance resources.

Product overview

The Kentucky Office for Refugees (KOR) is a nonprofit organization that coordinates refugee resettlement services across Kentucky, operating as a department of Catholic Charities of Louisville. Rather than a commercial tech product, KOR provides a portfolio of federally-funded social service programs including Refugee Support Services (RSS), Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance (RCMA), Refugee Youth Mentoring (RYM), Services to Older Refugees (SOR), Refugee Health Promotion (RHP), Refugee School Impact (RSI), and Afghan Assistance Resources. These programs are administered through sub-award agreements with partner organizations including resettlement agencies, health providers, school districts, and community colleges. KOR uses the Foundant Grant Application System as its grant management platform for partners applying for funding.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refugee Support Services (RSS) Federal funding program that helps refugees and other ORR populations gain economic independence by finding and maintaining employment within a year of enrollment. Includes Afghan Refugee Support Services and Ukrainian Refugee Services components for eligible Afghan and Ukrainian arrivals. Delivered via sub-awarded partner organizations to refugees and ORR-eligible populations in Kentucky.
• Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance (RCMA/RMA) Program that helps individuals meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and transportation while providing access to healthcare, including medical screenings upon arrival in the United States. Delivered to newly arrived refugees and ORR-eligible populations through sub-awarded healthcare providers.
• Refugee Youth Mentoring (RYM) Program that matches eligible refugee youth (ages 15-24) with mentors to support successful integration and provides case management for educational and career development goals. Delivered to refugee youth through sub-awarded partner organizations.
• Services to Older Refugees (SOR) Program that ensures refugees aged 60 and older have access to aging services and that qualifying refugees receive appropriate services not currently available in the community. Delivered to older refugees through sub-awarded partner organizations.
• Refugee Health Promotion (RHP) Program that provides direct services to promote newcomers' health and well-being, including the Refugee Mental Health Initiative (ReMHI), which builds community capacity to address mental health needs. Delivered to refugees and ORR-eligible populations through sub-awarded healthcare partners.
• Refugee School Impact (RSI) Program that promotes academic performance and successful integration of refugee youth ages 5-18, with additional funding for Afghan and Ukrainian youth under the ARSI and URSI programs. Delivered to refugee youth through sub-awarded school districts.
• Afghan Assistance Resources Resources providing free immigration legal services to eligible Afghan arrivals. Delivered to eligible Afghan arrivals through Catholic Charities of Louisville Migration and Refugee Services.
• Employment Services Job readiness and placement services helping refugees find and maintain employment. Provided through partnerships with workforce development organizations, school districts, and community colleges serving refugees in Kentucky.
• Foundant Grant Application System Online grant lifecycle management platform that partner organizations use to apply for sub-awards and contracts administered by KOR. Supports applications for Refugee Support Services, Youth Mentoring, and other competitive award programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4th in nation for refugee arrivals as of July 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Charities of LouisvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOR is a department of Catholic Charities of Louisville. Catholic Charities serves as the parent organization providing administrative infrastructure and oversight for the federally designated state refugee coordinator's office.
• Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)coreOthersFederal agency within the U.S. Health and Human Services that designates KOR to administer the state refugee resettlement program and provides the primary funding for post-resettlement services.
• Kentucky Refugee MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResettlement agency operating offices in Louisville and Covington, providing Refugee Support Services, Services to Older Refugees, and Refugee Health Promotion programs.
• International Center of KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResettlement agency operating offices in Bowling Green and Owensboro since 1981, providing Refugee Support Services and Refugee Youth Mentoring programs.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational resettlement agency with Louisville office, providing Refugee Support Services as sub-award recipient.
• Jewish Family & Career ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisville-based organization providing Refugee Support Services including employment assistance.
• Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor school district providing Refugee School Impact services and employment services through Adult Education programs.
• Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing Refugee Support Services including employment and educational programs for refugees.
• Americana Family Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider receiving funding through Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance and Refugee Health Promotion programs.
• KY STEPSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider participating in Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance and Refugee Health Promotion programs.
• University of Louisville HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system participating in Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance program providing medical screenings and health services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society): National refugee resettlement agency operating under the same federal ORR framework that KOR administers state-level. Comparable in serving newly arrived refugees with reception, case management, employment, and integration services through sub-awarded partnerships.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Major national refugee resettlement agency with a Louisville office that receives sub-awards from KOR. Operates the same federal Refugee Support Services programs and serves a similar client population, making it the most direct operational peer.
• U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI): National nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, health promotion, and youth services aligned with KOR's portfolio. Operates a federal Refugee Support Services network similar in design and beneficiary population.
• Church World Service (CWS): Federally designated national resettlement agency delivering Reception and Placement, Match Grant employment, and RSS programs comparable to those KOR funds in Kentucky. Operates with the same federal funding stream and beneficiary profile.
• Catholic Charities of Louisville - Migration and Refugee Services: Sister operating unit within KOR's own parent organization delivering direct refugee services (RSS, Afghan Assistance). Strong operational peer because it shares both infrastructure and program scope with KOR.
• Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC): National refugee resettlement agency operating federally funded RSS, RSI, and SOR programs comparable to those KOR administers as a state coordinator. Comparable beneficiary base and federal grant administration model.
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS): National refugee resettlement organization administering many of the same federal programs KOR oversees at the state level (RSS, RHP, RSI). Comparable scope, beneficiary population, and federal funding model.
• Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM): Kentucky-based resettlement agency serving Louisville and Covington, receiving sub-awards from KOR for RSS, SOR, and RHP programs. Comparable operational scope and Kentucky-specific beneficiary cohort.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Parent national network for Catholic Charities of Louisville, which houses KOR. Provides operational infrastructure and fiduciary oversight across the federation — relevant as KOR's institutional backer and as a comparable coordinator of refugee/social services via diocesan affiliates nationally.

Others

• Refugee Council USA: Coalition of national refugee resettlement agencies coordinating advocacy and policy with the federal ORR. Less directly competitive with KOR but operates at the inter-organizational level adjacent to KOR's coordination role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kentucky-office-for-refugees

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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