Worcester Refugee Assistance Project

In response to the Burmese refugee resettlement in Worcester, Meredith Walsh, MPH, RN, and a group of volunteers came together to create the 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Worcester Refugee Assistance Project. Through word of mouth, Meredith Walsh, learned about a group of volunteers who were informally offering services to the local population of Burmese refugees, and connected with them in order to found the refugee assistance project to support Burmese refugees in their transition to their new lives in Worcester. Initially founded to support the Burmese refugee community, WRAP has expanded its mission to more broadly provide support to all newly resettled refugees - Afghan refugees in particular. We continue to be an entirely volunteer-run organization and support a variety of programs for community members of all ages.

WRAP is a network of individuals committed to assisting refugees and resettled migrants achieve sustainable self-reliance through mentoring, advocacy, and educational assistance. We are an independent non-profit organization that works collaboratively to complement and augment the efforts of other organizations and individuals assisting refugees and resettled migrants in Worcester.