August 5, 2022 - We are grateful to the RIT community for welcoming refugees and immigrants, and we’d like to share a few highlights of our recent work.
RIT is in our 40th year of operations. Our programs are diverse yet united in their goal to welcome newcomer families & partner in their transitions to a new society.
Since July 1, 2021:
400 adults attended RIT’s Adult Education program: English/ Literacy, Vocational English, Women’s Initiative, and Citizenship classes.
800+ youth took part in Academic, Community Navigation, and Youth Leadership programs.
300 newcomers received guidance and partnered with RIT case workers.
200+ newcomers took part in RIT Wellness workshops, support groups, and family-friendly events.
RIT served 100 newcomers with vaccination clinics, 100 with vaccine sign-ups and guidance, and 500 with covid vaccine outreach.
Our community’s support has helped RIT:
+ grow our multicultural team: we now have 37 staff members, speaking 12+ languages, to better support participants;
+ expand our geographic coverage to Contra Costa County;
+ and keep on welcoming newcomer families!
We are grateful to all of our supporters and friends. Watch our slideshow video to see pictures of RIT’s work: