Along with the rest of the nation, NICE is processing the results of the presidential election.
For nearly 20 years, we have served New Americans as they begin the newest chapter of their lives in the United States.
NICE remains steadfast in our commitment to this work of serving refugees. We will continue to stand with the New American community by providing programs and services that create pathways to cultural integration, economic success, and prosperity.
As a non-profit, non-partisan community-based organization, NICE is ready to work with the incoming administration to ensure that the refugees and humanitarian immigrants who are welcomed to the United States by the federal government are able to thrive.
The US Refugee Resettlement program has been a cornerstone of our nation’s formal immigration policy since 1980. Each year, the United States welcomes a small group of refugees – individuals and families who have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. Many families have waited for a decade or more to begin their resettlement journey, and upon being selected to travel to the US, they have undergone extensive vetting and security screenings, a process that takes an average of an additional two years before they come.
Over these past two decades, NICE has seen thousands of lives be transformed through our resettlement program. The families we serve are courageous, resilient, hard-working, and kind. They contribute to the cultural and economic richness of our city, region, state, and nation. They love this country, and the promise of hope it offers. You can view some of those inspiring stories here in our new mini-documentary.
We know that the path ahead of us will be challenging, but we also have a fervent belief in the power of our community. During this period of transition, we call upon all those who stand with refugees to walk alongside NICE and our new neighbors as they pursue their American dreams.
If you are moved to make a gift to support refugee and immigrant families in Middle Tennessee, you can do so here. If you would like to volunteer your time to provide hands-on assistance to newcomer families, you can see a current list of opportunities here.
We are immensely grateful for your support during this time and always.
-Dr. Gatluak Thach
Founder & CEO
