RRRS Mission Statement

Collaborating to provide services and opportunities to ensure assimilation of refugees into our society by providing assistance as they strive to be self-sustaining neighbors while still maintaining their own cultural heritage.

All of the organizations listed on this site are in great need of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, there are links for contacting each organization on their respective pages.

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Mary's Place

Mary's Place is a Refugee Outreach Center located in the Northwest Maplewood area of Rochester at 414 Lexington Avenue. We are open Mondays and Tuesdays 1-5, Thursdays 10-6 and Saturdays 10-12. Please check our website for seasonal changes in our schedule.

We always welcome donations of, and distribute to, our families clothing, assorted home furnishings including bedding, toys, dishes, cookware and light furniture including cribs, tables, chairs and bookcases. Donation drop-offs and client walk-ins are welcome any time we are open.

We tutor all ages of refugees helping them learn and practice their English skills. Our tutoring augments that of ESL and formal schooling. We also assist with homework. We offer on-premises counseling; thanks to Hkadin Lee and Liz Ewell and health-outreach counseling thanks to various agencies and volunteers.

We are a ministry of the Neighborhood Outreach Team of the Cathedral Community and have as our motto: serving Jesus in the name of His mother. We work closely with several other Churches and Communities and are blessed to be affiliated with them.

For further information or to volunteer your services please contact Kathy LaBue or call 585-278-0835. Come visit us any time!