OUR
STORY
MISSION & VISION.
Mission:
To bring people & resources together to empower refugees to thrive.
Vision:
To see all refugees in Salem as valued, thriving, contributing members of our community.
CORE DISTINCTIVES.
TIMELINE.
We foster relationships that are mutually transformative.
We foster relationships that empower people to establish conditions necessary to thrive.
We foster relationships that activate the inner resources to negotiate and adapt to change.
We foster relationships that participate in our grief and loss with courage and resilience.
We foster relationships that nurture deep capacity for one another’s sacred humanity, forming uncommon community.
It is from these origins that Corvallis For Refugees was born. This effort has expanded into the Corvallis community and continues to expand. There has always been interest from surrounding communities to engage more directly in resettlement, and Corvallis is a city that has an established resource network, job market and community support. Further, there have been a handful of families resettled in Corvallis over the previous years, giving some experience to community partners and potential volunteers. Corvallis For Refugees began resettling families in partnership with Salem For Refugees in 2023 and continues to grow as staff are appointed and services expanded. We have already seen our courageous new neighbors positively impact Corvallis in many ways. It is an incredible privilege to walk alongside them and learn from them as they establish their lives in our community.
SFR/ CFR 2025 Annual Report
As we step into a new year, we reflect on 2025 with deep gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose. It has been a remarkable year at Salem For Refugees—one shaped by resilience, growth, and community. None of this would have been possible without your support. Here are a few of our highlights: