We exist to help you help refugees transcend their circumstances—from refugees experiencing
forced displacement overseas, to resettled refugees rebuilding their lives in Chicagoland.
Advocate for Refugees
Update on Refugee Resettlement: The 2027 Presidential Determination will allow up to 17,500 individuals, primarily Afrikaners from South Africa, to resettle in the U.S. over the next year—repeating last year’s lowest number in history. • Traditional refugee resettlement remains suspended for those who have been forced to flee their country due to war or persecution. • Green card applications are no longer being processed for eligible refugees. • As of October 1, refugees without green cards are no longer eligible for Medicaid or SNAP benefits. (10/5/26)
Join us in advocating for the full resumption of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and vetting process for all refugees in need of safety and resettlement. Learn more about policy changes affecting refugees and how you can make your voice heard. Subscribe now to the Exodus Advocacy Network.
Help Youth in Kakuma Refugee Camp
Invest in the life of a refugee youth in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. These young people are growing up far from their home countries, unable to return due to ongoing violent conflict. They face many struggles, deep uncertainty, and feelings of being forgotten. But there’s hope!
Connecting Refugees and Volunteers
Since 1988
*These numbers reflect connections between refugees and volunteers through Exodus programs.
Some individuals may participate in programs more than once per year and are counted for each program they participate in.
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