he Refugee Life Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities by expanding access to education, meeting urgent needs, and creating pathways to opportunity. We believe that empowering individuals locally builds resilience that extends far beyond borders. In Chicago, we support refugee and underserved families through targeted education and youth-focused initiatives, including scholarships for refugee students at Moraine Valley Community College and City Colleges, as well as direct-support programs that address immediate barriers to success.

Programs such as Back2School Kicks Chicago have provided more than 2,000 new pairs of shoes to students in underserved neighborhoods, helping foster confidence, dignity, and school readiness.