All donations to the expanding exhibit series support I-Rise Trenton, bringing resources directly to displaced families in Mercer County. 

 

Interfaith-RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Services & Empowerment) is a multi-faith, multi-congregational, multi-racial organization committed to welcoming our refugee neighbors in central and southern New Jersey. Interfaith-RISE provides essential assistance to refugees and asylees who have experienced crises before arriving in our community. We cover 10 counties through our 4 offices in Highland Park Headquarters, Asbury Park, Vineland and Trenton.

 

Mission

 

Interfaith-RISE facilitates and supports the self-sufficiency and community integration of refugees and asylees from across the world through affordable housing, job placement, English language proficiency, and cultural orientation.  In addition, Interfaith-RISE provides access to social, mental health, and healthcare services in New Jersey.Interfaith-RISE draws strength and vision from its multi-cultural and multi-faith coalition that welcomes and promotes respect for refugees from diverse traditions and backgrounds. Interfaith-RISE is an official affiliate site of the US Committee for Refugees & Immigrants (USCRI).

 

In the greater Mercer County area, as of April 2025, the Interfaith Refugee Resettlement Committee is helping 111 clients in 27 households. They’re from Afghanistan, Burma, Cameroon, Eritrea, Haiti, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Syria, Uganda and Venezuela. They live in Cranbury, East Windsor, Ewing, Hamilton, Hightstown, Hillsborough, Lawrenceville, Plainsboro, Princeton, Robbinsville, South Brunswick, and Trenton.