Bay Area Resource for Newcomers (BRFN), formerly Burma Refugee Families and Newcomers, is a 501c3 Ethnic Community-Based Organization (ECBO) that works to empower all refugees, immigrants, asylees, and asylum seekers. 

​VISION
We envision a Bay Area where all newcomers, regardless of background, have the resources, support, and opportunities to achieve independence and contribute meaningfully to society.

MISSION
​Our mission is to empower refugees and immigrants with culturally and linguistically tailored services, enabling them to thrive and engage as active members of their new communities. Learn more about our Mission and History and Our Services.

Our Board of Directors are active community leaders. Our Staff are multilingual and multicultural members of the communities we serve. ​Our Partners include schools, community-based organizations, foundations, government agencies, and more.
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If you are a newcomer in need of services, go to our Get Help page to connect with us. If you are a community member wanting to help, check out our Get Involved page. To connect, visit our contact us page.