neighbors for refugees. how to support an organization

Neighbors for Refugees (NFR) is a Westchester-based nonprofit founded six years ago to support refugee families as they rebuild their lives. This page outlines how NFR revamped its communications strategy to strengthen fundraising, visibility, and advocacy at a critical moment for refugees—achieved entirely through the work of a small, all-volunteer team.

Beginning in 2015, NFR invested in film-driven storytelling, consistent email and social outreach, and a redesigned website focused on growing subscribers, donors, and volunteers. In response to shifting national policies in 2016, these efforts expanded to elevate NFR’s voice and impact when refugee families faced increasing threats.

Over the past 18 months, this volunteer-led effort delivered measurable results: website traffic increased eight-fold, donations grew despite a challenging political climate, and more than a dozen films—including two mini-documentaries—were produced. Today, Neighbors For Refugees  has a strong, scalable communications platform that amplifies its mission, mobilizes supporters, and advocates effectively for the value and dignity of refugees.