Providing individual advocacy and mentorship for newcomers who are not enrolled in the Refugee and Immigrant Well-being Project (RIWP) or eligible for the Pathways Program. The mentoring program addresses a range of needs, including legal issues, educational support, housing, and more.
The UVNR Mentoring Program was created in response to the significant unmet needs of refugee families beyond the scope of the RIWP and Pathways programs. RIWP services follow the academic calendar, running from November to May, while the Pathways Program is limited to specific areas of navigation. Once clients complete three Pathways, services are discontinued. The Mentoring Program fills this gap by offering flexible, comprehensive support to newcomers.
Newcomers can access both short-term and long-term services through the program. To date, UVNR staff has mentored 164 refugee adults and children, offering support in the following areas:
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