Resources for New Arrivals and Sponsors

Ukrainian humanitarian parolees are immediately eligible for federal benefits like SNAP, Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and Child Care Assistance ...

The Clothing Collaborative provides free or low-cost work and professional attire for wide variety of jobs for those in need. ...

Dorcas International can provide limited case management services for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees. There are also many community resources that can assist with a variety of needs. ...

Dorcas International can assist with Employment Authorization Card (EAD) application. ...

Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees need an Employment Authorization card (EAD) to prove work authorization. ...

There are many English learning programs in the state. Learning English helpful to establishing a new life in the United States. ...

Rhode Island and the United States has opportunities for help getting food and food related products. ...

Rhode Island and Massachusetts have an abundance of options for familiar food. ...

Sponsors are people in the United States who are acting as supporters for Ukrainians seeking refuge in the United States ...

Find resources to help you in your new community. ...

Once a person is found eligible for Medicaid, they can go to any healthcare provider who accepts Medicaid as health insurance. ...

Please note that Ukrainians who have received humanitarian parolee status do not have refugee or asylee (those granted asylum in US) status upon entry to the United States.  ...

LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households pay their heating bills through federal grants to the household. ...

A Social Security Number is required to apply for Supplemental Security Income or SSI. ...

Rhode Island has a large variety of religious institutions that are willing to help. ...

Humanitarian Parolees do not get SSI right away. They must reside in the US for a period of at least a year to receive SSI ...

Pinpoint Translation Services can assist with interpretation or document and records translation. ...

The United States has many contacts for Ukrainians who may need emergency help. ...

Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees are eligible for Government Benefits ...

Sojourner House Helpline in Rhode Island (victims/survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking) | 401-765-3232 ...