Refugee Services

Migration and Refugee Services is one of the national affiliates of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Last year, MRS provided services to about 3,000 refugees, both new arrivals and existing clients. All refugees who enter our program have undergone extensive background checks by the U.S. State Department. In addition, 89% of those whom we are currently assisting currently serve came to the United States after assisting the U.S. military abroad.

What We Do

We presently offer services at four sites throughout the Diocese of Arlington: Alexandria, Manassas, Woodbridge, and Fredericksburg. At each of the sites, a comprehensive array of resettlement services is offered so that newcomers can become self-sufficient as soon as possible after arrival.

Languages

Staff members offer case management services in culturally appropriate languages – At present our staff members speak over 20 different languages.

These services are made possible by grants from the Virginia Office of New Americans and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and also through the financial support of churches, parishes, community foundations and organizations, and individual donors.

Employment Services

(Available for any refugee, SIV, or asylee living in Northern Virginia up to 5 years after arrival or asylum approval)

Pre-employment training
Résumé building
Computer and technical career training
Support in identifying employment opportunities, applying for employment and preparing for interviews
Transportation to, interpretation for, and advocacy for the client during interviews
Follow-up with the client and employer throughout the placement process

For more information regarding any of these services, please contact refugee.services@ccda.net or you can walk into any of our offices below to get more information Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., see if you qualify, and enroll!

Our Locations

Alexandria

6301 Little River Turnpike, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA 22312

Phone: (703)-841-3887

Manassas

8247 Shoppers Square Manassas, VA 20110

Phone: (571) 364-8010

Fredericksburg

159 Lichfield Blvd, Unit 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Phone: (540) 899-6510

Woodbridge

Phone: (571) 835-1474

In partnership with Alexandria City Workforce Development Center:

1900 N Beauregard St # 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Phone: (703) 216-5659

In partnership with Fairfax County Family Services:

7611 Little River Turnpike #400E, Annandale, VA 22003

Phone (703) 402-2898

“The encounter with the migrant, as with every brother and sister in need, is also an encounter with Christ. He himself said so. It is he who knocks on our door, hungry, thirsty, an outsider, naked, sick and imprisoned, asking to be met and assisted.”

Pope Francis – Message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024

Are you a current MRS Client who would like to provide feedback about the services provided to you? Please feel free to email: MRSClientFeedback@ccda.net