About us
Seattle Envelopes is a 501(с)(3) non-profit focused on helping families displaced by the war and violence.
We are a team of 30+ volunteers who have relied on self-funding and community donations until 2024 for all our projects. At the start of the war, some of our volunteers worked to help refugees at the Romania-Ukraine border and at the Bucharest airport get to their next destination safely. Currently, we help families who have moved to the Seattle area and are slowly settling into their new lives.
We look forward to expand our pool of resources in order to fund current projects, start new ones, and help even more families to rebuild their lives.
We are a team of 30+ volunteers who have relied on self-funding and community donations until 2024 for all our projects. At the start of the war, some of our volunteers worked to help refugees at the Romania-Ukraine border and at the Bucharest airport get to their next destination safely. Currently, we help families who have moved to the Seattle area and are slowly settling into their new lives.
We look forward to expand our pool of resources in order to fund current projects, start new ones, and help even more families to rebuild their lives.
Our mission
Seattle Envelopes helps displaced families from Eastern Europe to rebuild their lives in the US through resettlement services, education, and community engagements.
We provide targeted support to help immigrants integrate:
— English as a Second Language classes for both children and adults (a total of 12 groups each week).
— Enrichment classes and camps for kids from low-income families.
— Resettlement seminars that cover a range of essential topics on the legal, healthcare and education systems, and much more.
— Academic/crisis consultations for kids and parents who need immediate support with their unique needs.
— Logistics assistance: we help with job search and daily logistical tasks (phone calls and paperwork), which can be challenging due to language and cultural barriers.
— Resource navigation: we assist refugees in finding community resources and applying for funding.
— English as a Second Language classes for both children and adults (a total of 12 groups each week).
— Enrichment classes and camps for kids from low-income families.
— Resettlement seminars that cover a range of essential topics on the legal, healthcare and education systems, and much more.
— Academic/crisis consultations for kids and parents who need immediate support with their unique needs.
— Logistics assistance: we help with job search and daily logistical tasks (phone calls and paperwork), which can be challenging due to language and cultural barriers.
— Resource navigation: we assist refugees in finding community resources and applying for funding.
A large part of our work is in education.
We register kids for school, serve as family and cultural liaisons in 4+ school districts, mediate in cases of miscommunication at school, consult parents’ pro-bono on special education, ELL and college planning, and work with families on adapting to the U.S. K-college system.
This year, we have a new cohort of recently arrived Ukrainian high-school students who will be going to local colleges with full scholarships.
We register kids for school, serve as family and cultural liaisons in 4+ school districts, mediate in cases of miscommunication at school, consult parents’ pro-bono on special education, ELL and college planning, and work with families on adapting to the U.S. K-college system.
This year, we have a new cohort of recently arrived Ukrainian high-school students who will be going to local colleges with full scholarships.
...and more.
We have helped various families find housing and move (yes, we carry boxes and mattresses), as well as collected and delivered household goods/furniture to them.
We collect/fix laptops for refugees; we also do annual community drives for school supplies and Christmas gifts.
Finally, we often help individual families with small expenses: putting down a deposit on a car, paying for a doctor's visit and work-related training, buying sports equipment and textbooks.
We have helped various families find housing and move (yes, we carry boxes and mattresses), as well as collected and delivered household goods/furniture to them.
We collect/fix laptops for refugees; we also do annual community drives for school supplies and Christmas gifts.
Finally, we often help individual families with small expenses: putting down a deposit on a car, paying for a doctor's visit and work-related training, buying sports equipment and textbooks.
Our Values
Power of education
Education is key to helping families adjust to new environments. We prioritize learning and development opportunities for all ages, from academic support for children to language and orientation classes for adults.
Compassion
We offer support without judgment, treating everyone with empathy and respect. We are responsive to the evolving needs of families, adapting services and programs to meet these needs effectively.
Self-sufficiency
We equip families with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to become self-sufficient and to thrive in their new lives.
Community
We bring together individuals and families and help them maintain their cultural ties while blending into new community. Our efforts are dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone we support.
Networking and connection
We believe in building partnerships. We work together with families, volunteers, local communities, and other organizations to build strong support networks.
Our Partners
Coordinating Council for Refugees (CCFR) is a non-profit organization with a focus on coordinating refugee-related resources, information, and organizations
The Lucky Pen is a college planning, test prep, and essay coaching company. We help families navigate the ocean of admissions, one wave at a time.
Prime Factor Math Circles is a free-thinking, student-friendly environment where kids who like mathematics can learn and grow.
Jewish Family Service supports the needs of Jewish individuals and families, refugees and immigrants, and our broader community to achieve well-being, health, and stability.
iMiracleProject is dedicated to alleviating suffering in the lives of vulnerable, displaced individuals, and refugees. We achieve this by delivering critical medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and providing compassionate refugee support services.
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