The RYP is a joint program of Baltimore City Community College and the International Rescue Committee.
The RYP serves more than 300 refugees between the ages of 4 and 21 from over 17 countries. The RYP seeks to further enrich the lives of Baltimore’s refugees by supporting their academic needs, and making their acculturation simple and meaningful.
You can also check us out on Facebook!
A refugee is someone who:
“owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable to, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.”
- The 1951 Refugee Convention.
Upcoming Events
WINTER COAT DRIVE:
Many of our new families are in need of winter coats, hats, and warm clothing. If you’re willing to set up a collection bin, please e-mail Kursten at rypcoordinator@gmail.com
Upcoming Volunteer Trainings:
- Saturday, January 28th: 9am-12pm at Loyola
- Wednesday, February 8th: 6-9pm at JHU
- Thursday, February 9th: 4-7 pm at UMBC
- Wednesday, March 7th: 6-9 pm at the BRC
- Thursday, April 12th: 6-9 pm at the BRC
- Wednesday, May 9th: 6-9 pm at the BRC
To RSVP or gain more information, please contact Moira Fratantuono at rypvolunteerspecialist@gmail.com
A Function Of
Teachers & Administrators
Do you work with a refugee or asylee who would benefit by having a one-on-one tutor or mentor and is in 5th-12th grade?
Refer the student to the RYP so a volunteer can meet with him or her 2 hours per week through RYP's Individual Mentoring Component.
Partners
