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“When every turn brings something new (a language, a tradition, a rule), RIT is there to help. That’s why I give.”

— Sharon Landwehr, RIT Volunteer & Supporter

Support RIT: Invest in a Future where Everyone can Thrive Together! 

Every day, refugees and immigrants arrive with hopes of a better future, yet face incredible challenges in navigating a new life. At Refugee & Immigrant Transitions, we believe in the power of education and, community support to help newcomers rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Your support can provide critical resources—like language classes, youth programs, and multilingual case management—that help families adjust and thrive in the U.S. Join us in fostering a more inclusive, equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Stand with us to create a brighter future for all.

RIT’s Tax ID:

94-3112099

Address for checks/
donor-advised funds:

870 Market St. #558
San Francisco CA 94102

Contact info
for questions:

Email: development@reftrans.org Phone: 415 989 2151

Other Ways to Support RIT

Click here for RIT’s Donor Privacy Policy

Double Your Impact

Please ask your HR representative if your company will match your contribution to RIT. Here are just some of the companies that have matching gift programs.

Want us to promote your company at our annual fundraising event? Click here and become our sponsor.

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Corporate Sponsorship

Want your company to impact the local community in a purposeful way? Consider sponsoring Refugee & Immigrant Transitions' annual Fundraising Event in the Fall. Visit our Corporate Sponsorship page and contact Development@reftrans.org. 

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Stock Donations

Donating appreciated securities to Refugee & Immigrant Transitions may result in a bigger donation and a bigger deduction to the donor. It may allow you to bypass the capital gains tax and deduct your gift's fair market value. Please contact Development@reftrans.org if you're interested in making a gift of stock. 

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In-Kind Donations

Thank you for your interest in donating tangible goods to Refugee & Immigrant Transitions!

Gift Cards, Computers & Phones

The Covid-19 crisis has made the digital divide in our communities especially stark. Reliable technology is vital for accessing RIT and other distance learning programs, which help refugee and immigrant families thrive in the U.S. If you would like to donate a computer or phone, please see desired specifications below, and contact Development@reftrans.org.

1. Gift cards

• Walgreens

• Target

• Walmart

• Ross

• Safeway

2. A functional business-class device not older than 3 years old; minimum 5th Generation Intel or AMD Ryzen 5 series Processor.

• Desktop: 3.4 Ghz processor or higher, Quad Core Intel Processor

• Desktop: 1 Gigabit network card

• Laptop: 1.90-3.4 Ghz or higher, Quad Core Intel Processor

• Laptop wireless card: 1 gigabit and bc/ac wireless protocol

• Tablet: 1.90-3.4 Ghz or higher, Quad Core Intel Processor

• Tablet wireless card: 1 gigabit and bc/ac wireless protocol

• 64 bit Windows 10 operating system

• 8 Gigabytes of RAM or higher

• 500 Gigabyte hard drive or greater

3. Functional MacBook Pro/Air or iMac computers not older than 3 years old.

4. Functional unlocked iPhone or Android phone not older than 3 years old.

Help us promote the computer & smartphone donation drive on social media! Download the flyer below:

Other In-kind Donations

We are currently unable to accept donations of clothing, home furniture, or household items. To donate these items, you can contact the following organizations--please read their donation guidelines by clicking the links below:
-- International Rescue Committee (clothing, children’s items, household goods—contact a local office to find out which items are most needed)
-- Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay (household items, furniture, etc.) 
-- La Raza Community Resource Center (new or gently worn clothing, new or slightly used toys, baby diapers, strollers, etc.)
-- Community Thrift (clothing) 

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Donor Privacy Policy

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions places a high priority on protecting our donors' privacy. We will not sell, share, or trade our donors' names or personal information with any entity outside our agency. We will not send mailings on behalf of any other organization. 

This policy applies to all information received by Refugee & Immigrant Transitions, both online and offline, on any platform as well as any electronic, oral, or written communications. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors' information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation. 

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