Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has been dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals and families for over a century. Our mission is to create a welcoming environment for all, especially immigrants, refugees, and the underserved. We provide innovative programs and advocacy to help individuals overcome educational, cultural, economic, and language barriers, enabling them to become self-sufficient and fully participating members of our diverse community.

At Dorcas International, we offer a wide range of services, including adult education, language learning, job training, citizenship and immigration assistance, refugee resettlement, translation and interpreting services, and clothing and household supplies. We are committed to meeting our clients where they are and providing client-centered services and opportunities. Our organization was formed in 2013 through the merger of the International Institute of Rhode Island and the Dorcas Place Adult and Family Literacy Center, combining over a century of experience in serving the needs of immigrants, refugees, and the native-born in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

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