SR 44 — Commending ReEstablish Richmond.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24100903DSENATE IRESOLUTION SENAOfferedNO. February 7, 2024 N Commending ReEstablish Richmond.

––––––––––44 TE Patron––HashmiCommending R –––––––––– O WHEREAS, ReEstablish Richmond,Richmond. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting refugees and new immigrants to the resources they need to establish roots, build community, and become self-suffDcient, celWHEREAS, the story of ReEstablish Richmond began in 2010, when founder Patrick Braford was U working with recently resettled families from Myanmar in the Richmond area and recognized the need for greater support beyond initial settlement services to ensure these families found adequate housing;

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from its founding 4 to today, the organization's annual budget has grown from less than $20,000 to $1 million as the E orgWHEREAS, on November 4, 2023, nearly 100 of ReEstablish Richmond's staff, volunteers, partners, R and donors gathered to witness the organization's impact, honor individuals and organizations that have been vital to its success, and celebrate its 10 years of service to the community;

and the meaningful contributions of the organization's partners, donors, and volunteers and their unwavering commitment to the organization's mission;

and WHEREAS, by easing the transition for individuals and families fleeing conflicts and other difficult welcoming and harmonious place to live, work, and raise a family;

and, be it RESOLVEDpresentation FURTHER,to ThatPatrick theBraford, Clerkfounder of ReEstablish Richmond, as an expression of the Senate prepareof aVirginia's copyadmiration for his organization's efforts to promote the well-being of thisimmigrants resolutionand forrefugees :in the Richmond area as they become integrated and thriving members of the community.

35 presentation to Patrick Braford, founder of ReEstablish Richmond, as an expression of the Senate of 37 in the Richmond area as they become integrated and thriving members of the community.igrants and refugees 2