A Welcoming Community
CWS Durham welcomes refugees, immigrants, and asylum-seekers from around the globe into lives of freedom, hope, and opportunity through direct services, advocacy, leadership development, and relationship-building in our community.
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Our Impact
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Refugees welcomed in 2022
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Afghans Resettled since Fall 2021
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Refugees welcomed since 2009
Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees
CWS Durham is a Local Resettlement Agency authorized by the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to accept applications from Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees for ORR benefits and services.
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Our Work

Refugee and Immigrant Services
We provide an array of social, employment, and legal services to support refugees and immigrants as they rebuild their lives.
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Immigration Legal Services
We provide free and low-cost professional legal services to support refugees and immigrants on their paths toward residency, citizenship. and family reunification.
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Welcoming Communities
For over a decade, we have nurtured transformational relationships between volunteers and refugee neighbors.
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Community Organizing and Advocacy
We empower refugees and immigrants to use their voice to shape and influence the attitudes, policies, and practices that impact their daily lives.
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Resettlement Office
Appointment Only: Our offices are currently operating by appointment only. Please schedule an appointment by contacting your primary staff contact or our office.