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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission & History
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Staff
    • Our Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Our Services
    • Case Management Services
    • Education in Schools
    • Healthcare Navigation
    • Community Education Workshops
    • Advocacy
    • Who We Serve >
      • Newcomers from Afghanistan
      • Newcomers from Eritrea and Ethiopia
      • Newcomers from Other Countries
  • Donate
  • Community Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Employment Opportunities
    • In-kind Donations
    • Donate
  • Get Help
  • Success Stories

BAY AREA RESOURCE FOR NEWCOMERS - BRFN
​FORMERLY BURMA REFUGEE FAMILIES AND NEWCOMERS​​

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​Providing culturally tailored services to help refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency and community engagement

CHALLENGES 
Starting over in a new country is overwhelming. Language barriers, navigating unfamiliar systems, and accessing essential services make resettlement a daunting task. Without proper support, newcomers risk isolation, insecurity, and missed opportunities to build a better future. 

SOLUTIONS
Transforming Lives, Empowering Communities
  • Serving 1,500+ Newcomers: Since 2021, BRFN has welcomed and supported +1,500 newcomers - including 700 Afghans, 350 Eritreans and Ethiopians, and others from Haiti, Burma, Ukraine, Guatemala, Iraq, Iran, and more.
  • Long-Term Support Beyond Resettlement: BRFN assists newcomers long after initial 90-day resettlement agency services end.
  • Cultural Understanding: Our staff speak the languages of the communities we serve and bring lived experience.
  • Education & Empowerment: Providing native-language workshops on housing, employment, and legal rights.
  • Strong Partnerships & Advocacy: Collaborating with agencies to connect refugees to vital resources.​
Please Support Us!
NEED HELP?
1. Contact us to begin.
2. Receive comprehensive support from our compassionate, multilingual team.
3. Start building the life you deserve.

Stop feeling lost and alone—BRFN is here to help you thrive.
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​Bay Area Resource for Newcomers - BRFN
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization EIN#: 27-2836526
1811 11th Ave. 
Oakland, CA 94606
Email: [email protected] 
Date Last Updated: 9/29/25