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A collaborative of Los Angeles organizations that care about and care for resettled refugees in SoCal

The mission of the Forum is to promote a multi-disciplinary response to the needs of refugees in Southern California, in the United States and throughout the world, encourage its members to create thoughtful and creative community alliances, from which refugees will accrue benefits, provide education and learning opportunities for members and to increase public awareness of the refugees and their vitality in the communities in which they have found homes. Members include: American Red Cross, Armenian Relief Society, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Catholic Charities Immigration
& Refugee Dept. (USCCB), California Department of Public Health - Refugee Health Program, California Department of Social Services - Refugee Programs Branch, Community Enhancement Services, DPSS - LA County Refugee Coordinator, DPSS- CalWORKs and GAIN Division, DPSS - Emergency Housing, DPSS- Welfare to Work Division, Glendale Unified School District, Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service, International Institute of LA, International Rescue Committee, Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, Jewish Vocational Service, Los Angeles Police Department, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Niswa, PACE, PARS Equality Center and Program for Torture Victims

29/10/2026

LA County is proud to recognize National Immigrant Day and stand with the more than 3.5 million immigrant residents who shape the culture, history, and lived experiences that make LA County so special.

Thank you to CHIRLA, Refugee Forum of Los Angeles, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, Asian American Pacific Islander Equity Alliance, and all the community organizations and residents who celebrate and advocate for our immigrant communities every day.

Ongoing attacks on basic human rights and efforts to push people off the health care services they need, make it all the more important to reaffirm our commitment to protecting immigrant communities and the dignity of all people. This is the work we must do together.

Please connect with the organizations listed above and join us in sharing information about resources available through the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs: oia.lacounty.gov

28/10/2026

📢 PRESS RELEASE: The Refugee Forum of Los Angeles (RFLA) commends the LA County Board of Supervisors for proclaiming October 28th as National Immigrants Day in Los Angeles County!

👏 Heartfelt thanks to Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell for introducing this proclamation.

An estimated 3.3 to 3.5 million refugees and immigrants call LA County home. They are essential workers, small business owners, students, and community leaders who keep our region thriving. This recognition affirms that immigrant families belong here.
However, this moment comes during critical challenges: a new federal rule drastically shortens the response window for refugees facing status termination from 30 days to just 10 days, while local communities face intensified enforcement.

We stand united with all our member agencies and partners, with special appreciation to Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights for their leadership and support.

📄 Read the official proclamation here:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/222476.pdf

07/07/2026

T-minus 4 days until this year's World Refugee Day celebration in Los Angeles. Please join us in community as we get together to celebrate and honor our refugee neighbors, friends and neighbors.

Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Los Angeles City College- Student Union
855 N. Vernon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Don't forget to RSVP for the event (for security reasons): bit.ly/WRD-2026

Admission and parking are FREE.
First 200 guests will receive free lunch. There will also be raffles and giveaways.

We hope to see you there!

17/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE:

World Refugee Day - July 11th, 2026 at LA Community College!
Join us in honoring the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugees around the world here in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

See flyers below and please share widely with your communities!

Register ahead to participate (event is free of charge!).
https://BIT.LY/WRD-2026

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