Humble Beginnings

This vision was inspired by our founder Julie Molisho. Julie moved to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2010 and quickly realized that refugee and immigrant families needed support and guidance to integrate into their new environment. She experienced firsthand the struggles of adjusting to and navigating a new culture, language, and country. She started to work for organizations serving refugee and immigrant communities when she realized many of them needed help beyond what the organizations could provide. Julie began helping with these additional needs outside of her job but was quickly overwhelmed trying to meet the needs on her own. Trained as a lawyer, Julie has experience supporting her community in a variety of roles including interpretation, health advocacy, church leadership, case management, and community organizer. This motivated her to start her own non-profit organization to address the complex needs experienced by immigrant and refugee families.

About Us

Since our launch in 2022, the team at The River ARC has worked tirelessly to promote our cause. We are fortunate to have volunteers and staff from all walks of life who bring their unique expertise and resources into everything we do. This is what enables us to achieve our goals year after year.While there is always more that can be done, there is no doubt that we are making a significant impact. We don’t measure our success through just facts and figures, but through happy faces and heartwarming feedback. See how you can become part of the difference.

Our Mission.
Our Vision.

The River ARC Mission: We empower and enrich the lives of immigrants and refugees by giving them the tools and connecting them to resources and services in the community.

The River ARC Vision: Develop a community of greater opportunities and resources for refugees and immigrant families.