We are ReSET

ReSET Westchester, Inc. was created to welcome and ensure that new refugees have a safe home, and are prepared to lead productive and independent lives in the New York area.

RESET Westchester’s MISSION is to welcome new refugees by ensuring they have a proper home, have the opportunity to learn English and are prepared to lead productive and independent lives within one year. We support the preservation of the valued cultures and traditions of our clients’ countries of origin. With your support ReSET has been able to achieve the following:

Arranged proper housing for 11 families; a total of 38 individuals. (We are currently working with five families from different countries.)

Secured asylum status for two clients

Helped eight clients learn to drive

Assisted eleven clients in securing jobs

Helped fourteen clients enroll in English language classes

Welcomed two new babies, with another on the way!

The accomplishments of this past year were made possible by the immense support of YOU, our community.

WHO WE ARE

We are an inclusive organization that welcomes participation by individuals, as well as civic and religious groups.  We believe that diversity within our participants will strengthen each of us individually, as well as, our organization as a whole.

WHAT WE DO

ReSET plays a direct role in helping refugees establish new homes in our community. We help pave the road to self-sufficiency by providing support during their transition acclimating to their new homes and a new way of life, while holding onto the valued traditions of their country of origin’s culture. Our assistance includes obtaining affordable housing, furniture, employment, transportation, English language classes, enrollment in public schools, navigating health care, government agencies and other supportive services.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Our tasks are both complex and costly. You can help by volunteering with one of our many committees or by making a financial contribution. Learn more below: