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We fund projects that improve the quality of life for refugee and asylum seeking families stuck in transition.

These projects include women-friendly spaces, early childhood learning centers, community gardens, and much more.

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World Refugee Day: Oksana’s Story

February 2022–The phone call interrupted dinner in Oksana’s California home that February evening. “Did you see that there’s a war in Ukraine?” the friend on the other end asked Oksana. What war? Oksana had not yet heard the devastating news of the...

Jars of Change: Every Coin Counts

From now until June 17, 2022, Carry the Future volunteers all over the world are setting out "Jars of Change" at their favorite local spots: restaurants, shops, gyms, daycares, schools--you name it. The goal is simple: Collect as much loose change...

An update on our Ukraine response

We wanted to take a moment to update you, our generous supporters and volunteers, on the work we've been able to do--and continue to do--in response to the crisis in Ukraine. Within hours of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Carry the Future’s...

Get to know Alison Soracchi, our new board president

Alison Soracchi has been a Carry the Future team member since the beginning, and we’re excited to announce that she is the newest president of our board of directors! Alison first got involved with Carry the Future in 2015, after she saw Cristal...

Tips for helping support refugee families in our communities

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan last summer, approximately 74,000 Afghans have arrived in the United States in search of shelter and safety. As Afghan families, and families from many other countries, started arriving in our...

Volunteer with Carry the Future in Arizona

We're thrilled to announce the return of Carry the Future in-person volunteer trips! You're invited to apply to join us for a 7-day US-based aid trip to Phoenix, Arizona, April 22-30, 2022. The Phoenix Area is experiencing a huge influx of...

Carry the Future’s 3rd annual t-shirt design contest

Carry the Future's third-annual t-shirt design contest is here! Designers, artists, and makers of all ages are invited to submit a t-shirt design that meets the theme of "A Brighter Future." To enter, email your or your child's design to...

World Changer Recommended Reading for Older Children (and Adults)

In previous posts, we shared recommended reading lists for different age groups. Today’s reading list focuses on older children (ages 8>) and adults. Razia’s Ray of Hope Ages 8 to 12 Razia hopes to go to school and learn. Along with her...

Get to Know the Athens Nest

By Lisa Goddard In an alley off a busy Athens street, between the smells of freshly baked spinach pastries and coffee, and the sounds of honking taxis, pigeons bob around the graffiti-painted walls of a building that, inside, emanates wonder and...

10 Ways Your Family Can Volunteer Together

It’s often challenging to volunteer with children, and many volunteer organizations have a minimum age requirement. Children often think there is nothing they can do to help. Yet there are still opportunities to incorporate even the youngest world...

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