On the last day of September 2024, Satouf and Souad arrived in the U.S. with their four children, carrying the weight of displacement and the uncertainty of starting over.
Mozaic’s Comprehensive Support
✔ Resettlement & Immediate Stability
- Negotiated and secured a rental contract for the family despite the lack of W-2, credit history, or proof of income.
- Paid the security deposit and five months’ rent, allowing them time to adjust and find employment.
- Fully furnished their home with essential items.
- Handled all necessary legal and government paperwork, including benefit applications and identification documentation.
- Conducted mental wellness check-ins to help them manage emotional and psychological stress.
✔ Language & Skill Development
- Assigned a private ESOL tutor to both parents, leading to remarkable progress in three months.
- Trained Satouf for his driving tests, which he passed, increasing his mobility and job prospects.
- Provided Souad, an experienced seamstress, with a sewing machine and alteration orders, helping her integrate into the local market.
✔ Financial & Employment Assistance
- Provided financial assistance for rent and basic necessities to prevent financial distress.
- Assisted in resume building, job applications, and interview preparation.
- Guided Satouf through the job market, leading to his successful employment.
- With his first paychecks, Satouf was able to purchase a car, securing his family’s long-term stability.
✔ Education & Community Integration
- Coordinated with the public school system to ensure a smooth academic transition for the children.
- Connected them with peer mentors and teachers who understood the challenges of refugee children.
- Encouraged community involvement, introducing them to neighbors—many of whom were former refugees—who helped them navigate their new life.
Outcome & Impact
Within just a few months, Satouf and his family achieved self-sufficiency, making this one of Mozaic’s fastest success stories since 2016. Their transformation highlights the effectiveness of Mozaic’s holistic approach, which integrates:
✔ Resettlement services that remove housing barriers and secure essential support.
✔ Vocational training and job placement, equipping refugees with the skills to succeed.
✔ Mental wellness strategies, ensuring emotional resilience during the transition.
✔ Community support and mentorship, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.
Conclusion
Satouf and Souad’s story is a powerful example of how timely intervention, structured programs, and community-driven support can transform lives. Most refugee failures result from neglect upon arrival and the lack of adequate mental, emotional, and psychological support. Mozaic’s comprehensive approach—from securing housing and employment to fostering mental wellness—ensured that this family not only survived but thrived.
This is the impact of Mozaic. This is the power of collective support.
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Our Impact This Year:
- 203 Refugees received essential support and services.
- 126 Women empowerment.
- 78 Youth participated in educational and leadership initiatives.
- 91 Children were supported through enrichment activities and classes
- 39 Career development attendees
- 17 Sewing class graduates
- 517 Hot meals on wheels
- 70 Food packages
- 180 Hygiene Kits
