COMMUNITY EVENT:

Join us as we participate in the 2026 Central Ohio Crop Walk.

Join us for our largest annual event—the CRIS 5K & Advocacy Fair!

New CRIS volunteer applications are currently on pause, but we invite you to attend the April Good Neighbor Training if you are interested in learning about current immigration policies, the challenges facing New Americans, and ways to support the New American community in Central Ohio in your everyday life..

The April Good Neighbor Training is on Monday, April 13th, 2026, from 6-8 PM. RSVP today!

COMMUNITY EVENT

Visit our booth at the Worthington Farmers Market between 8:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 12th!

COMMUNITY EVENT

Visit our booth at the Worthington Farmers Market between 8:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 12th!

COMMUNITY EVENT

The Columbus Women’s Drum Circle is hosting an event at Columbus Mennonite Church, with all donations benefiting CRIS.

COMMUNITY EVENT

The Columbus Women’s Drum Circle is hosting an event at Columbus Mennonite Church, with all donations benefiting CRIS.

Join us for the third annual CRIS World Refugee Day Block Party on Saturday, June 20th, between 11 AM and 2 PM. We will have international food, music, dancing, and hands-on activities for the whole family—FREE!

COMMUNITY EVENT

Woodland Taverns is hosting “Concert for CRIS,” featuring the bands The HizzyFittz, The Ark Band, and Tollcross Lane on Friday, June 19th, at 7:00 PM.

COMMUNITY EVENT

CRIS staff will be tabling at the Columbus Pride Festival on Friday, June 19th. Stop by and say hello!

COMMUNITY EVENT

CRIS staff will be tabling at the Columbus Arts Festival on Saturday, June 13th. Stop by and say hello!

COMMUNITY EVENT

CRIS staff will be tabling at Derive Brewing Company’s Wild Springs: Community Festival on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by and say hello!

The fourth annual Upper Arlington Culture & Artisans Fair on Saturday, May 2nd, will feature approximately 20 artisans from all over the world showcasing and selling their artworks and handmade items. In addition to supporting these artisans by purchasing their works, attendees can interact with the artisans and hear their stories. The Fair will also include food and music.

The Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health Coalition of Ohio is hosting its 2026 annual FREE training event for mental health professionals, educators, and refugee/immigrant-serving organizations on Thursday, April 23rd, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

New CRIS volunteer applications are currently on pause, but we invite you to attend the April Good Neighbor Training if you are interested in learning about current immigration policies, the challenges facing New Americans, and ways to support the New American community in Central Ohio in your everyday life..

The April Good Neighbor Training is on Monday, April 13th, 2026, from 6-8 PM. RSVP today!

Attending a Good Neighbor Training is the first step to becoming a CRIS volunteer. The next Good Neighbor Training is on Sunday, March 1st, 2026, from 2-4 PM. RSVP today!

Join us for Neighbors United—an evening of reflection, hope, and action—at Mozart’s Cafe on Thursday, February 12th, between 5:30-7:30 PM.

NEW! The CRIS DACA Renewal Clinic is on the second Wednesday of every month to help DACA recipients with renewal of their status and work authorization.

Join us for our largest annual event—the CRIS 5K & Advocacy Fair!

Join us for the third stop on the CRIS 5K Food Tour at Pita Hut Grill for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine!

Join us for the third stop on the CRIS 5K Food Tour at Indian Spice Restaurant & Bar for authentic Indian cuisine!

Join us for the second stop on the CRIS 5K Food Tour at Daychee Tropical Restaurant for authentic Haitian cuisine!

NEW! The CRIS DACA Renewal Clinic is on the second Wednesday of every month to help DACA recipients with renewal of their status and work authorization.

Attending a Good Neighbor Training is the first step to becoming a CRIS volunteer. The next Good Neighbor Training is on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, from 2-4 PM. RSVP today!

Join us for the first stop on the CRIS 5K Food Tour at The Taco Shop for authentic Mexican/Oaxacan cuisine!

Join us at the Jeni’s at 4347 N High Street on Monday, September 1st, between 3-6 PM for a special CRIS fundraiser!

Attending a Good Neighbor Training is the first step to becoming a CRIS volunteer. The next Good Neighbor Training is on Monday, Juy 14th, 2025, from 6-8 PM. RSVP today!

Columbus Nations Cup is a soccer tournament and festival that supports CRIS’ Community Connectors (CC) program.

Attending a Good Neighbor Training is the first step to becoming a CRIS volunteer. The next Good Neighbor Training is on Monday, March 17th, 2025, from 6-8 PM. RSVP today!