a non-profit summer day camp for refugee children
OUR PARTNERS
​CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL

Congregation B'nai Israel is a vibrant community in the heart of Sacramento, California where people of diverse backgrounds pursue their Jewish journeys. They are an inclusive congregation committed to experiencing the joy and beauty of Jewish life.
"Love your neighbor as yourself" (Lev. 19:18) is a fundamental cornerstone of Congregation B'nai Israel. In 2016, their Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution to declare Congregation B'nai Israel a Sanctuary Synagogue.
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​CONGREGATION Beth shalom
Congregation Beth Shalom is a thriving, inclusive, and spiritual reform temple in the heart of Sacramento. Located in Carmichael, our members come from near and far to be part of our active Jewish community. Known for our love of music and the largest Jewish Food Faire in Sacramento County and beyond, our families, singles, seniors, teens, and everything in between celebrate and share in our beautiful cycle of events.
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OPENING DOORS INC.
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Opening Doors Inc. assists underserved members of the Greater Sacramento Area to find greater opportunities within the US social and economic system, to become self-sufficient, and to realize their dreams of a better future. Their programs help those escaping human trafficking and newly-arriving refugees to restart safe and healthy lives.
They provide tools for immigrants, refugees, and low-income citizens to build or grow small businesses, and to gain greater control over their personal finances. They do this with a very hardworking multi-cultural staff and group of volunteers that respect the cultural identities and individual goals of our clients.
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Their mission is to empower refugees, immigrants, human trafficking survivors, and underserved Sacramento area residents to achieve self-sufficiency by accessing opportunities to mainstream economic and social systems. They do this by providing safe places, skills development, business loans, and connections to community resources, assisting our clients to build financial and personal assets while maintaining their cultural identity and individual goals.
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http://www.openingdoorsinc.org
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INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
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The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis to survive, recover, and gain control over their future.
The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Sacramento and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives.
Their programs are designed to ensure that refugees thrive in America--whether ensuring their children are enrolled in school, or as adults they’re becoming self-reliant through employment or starting businesses, or their family is receiving the acute medical care they need to recover from trauma or illness. The IRC helps refugees if they’re in need to rebuild your life and regain control of your future in your new home community. The programs included refugee resettlement, economic empowerment, immigration, new roots, and anti-human trafficking.
https://www.rescue.org/united-states/sacramento-ca
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A Big "Thank You" to
PrintWorks Elk Grove

Printworks is located in Elk Grove, CA - just outside of Sacramento. They offer a wide array of affordable design, marketing and printing services for individuals, small businesses and nonprofits. They are family-owned, family operated business with over 15 years of hands on industry experience and have been in business for themselves since 2015.
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Photos by Joan Cusick
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Joan Cusick is a documentary photographer who focuses on stories that bring generations together. She is available for editorial and corporate assignments and also uses her documentary skills to capture major life events, such as bar mitzvahs and weddings. Joan's journalistic style and corporate experience make her well-suited to a wide range of clients who need everything from a quick "head shot" to long-term documentary photography.
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