Episcopal Migration Ministries - Refugee Resettlement Office

Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) and Church World Service (CWS) are two of the 14 organizations that through sponsorship, give newly arrived refugees a chance at a new life in the United States. The Diocese of Olympia's Refugee Resettlement Office, a local affiliate for EMM and CWS in Seattle, Washington, has assisted refugees from around the world since 1978. Our programs have welcomed over 15,000 newcomers to King County, Washington State and provided variety of services including food, shelter, orientation to Seattle, English tutoring, job placement, work-place training and financial literacy education. The Refugee Resettlement Office primarily serves Seattle but also serves low income refugees, immigrants and mainstream citizens in greater King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.