
Respect
We treat all people with dignity and respect.
Inclusivity
We value and promote diversity and offer open arms to all humans, regardless of race, religion and ethnicity.
Empowerment
We provide new arrivals with the tools and resources to empower and promote independence.
About Fresh Start Refugee Assistance Center
Our mission at Fresh Start (certified 501c3) is to aid in the resettlement of refugees and immigrant groups in the Washington DC metro and Southern California regions by providing home furnishings, resources, and opportunities that promote self-sufficiency.

Our Objective
We are a nonprofit that partners with local organizations, companies, and individual volunteers to assist in the resettlement of hundreds of federally approved refugees as they begin their new lives in the United States.

How can you help?
If you are interested in getting involved, there are many ways you can help.
Take Action
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with refugees and other ways you can help.
Resources
We are constantly gathering resources to help aid individuals and family needs.
