The Final Scores!
The Annual Charity Boogaloo through the EDSBS sports blog raised over $18,000! Thank you to the fans for their generosity and team spirit! And thank you, Spencer, for hosting this wonderful event! And the winners are ...
University of Michigan: $6,316
University of Georgia: $1,318
Oklahoma State University: $1,158
University of Notre Dame: $1,128
Georgia Tech: $1,081
PLEASE NOTE: RRISA is not responsible for the content of the EDSBS sports blog. Material may be inappropriate for children.
Who We Are:
RRISA heals and rebuilds the lives of displaced and uprooted people. Our vision is that refugee families will become stable, financially independent, and productive members of the community, while preserving the ethnic and cultural identity that supports their dignity and self-esteem. Our immediate goal is to enable families to become financially self-sufficient.
We answer the humanitarian call to serve those fleeing from persecution, war, famine and extreme poverty by helping with:
- Immediate needs for shelter, food, clothes and medical care
- Employment
- Education and cultural orientation
- Individual, family and community identity
- Long-term healing
RRISA encourages our community members to volunteer and donate their time and resources to take responsibility for improving the plight of displaced and uprooted people. We are a bridge between local resources and refugees worldwide.
For more information, click on the "About Us" tab above.
RRISA's Wishlists:
Please see our wishlists for priority items we need:
For household needs, we have divided our list into donation levels based on what we need most. However, the PDF downloadable file is divided by type of item (furniture, linens, etc.) for shopping convenience.
For clothing needs, we can use clothing for all ages in small and medium sizes. We also need shoes in all sizes and styles. Although our sample wish list is on Amazon, please feel free to shop elsewhere. We recommend Walmart or Value Village as places to buy quality items for low prices.
Thank you!
Savings Match Program Wishlist
"The aim of the Savings Match Program is to provide tools for refugees to flourish and pursue their dream of buying a home or a vehicle, opening a small business, or pursuing an advanced degree. Financial literacy is key to making these dreams a reality, and offering financial readiness kits to prospective participants will encourage enrollment from motivated refugees while helping to sustain the program's growth and reputation as a valuable resource to both refugees and their communities."
We're currently gathering supplies for these kits, and we're asking the community to help. We have suggested items on our Amazon wishlist, but you're welcome to buy comparable items from other retailers.
Thanks for your support!






