Refugee Hope Partners/Brown Bag Ministry
Refugee Hope Partners
Refugee Hope Partners (RHP) is committed to walking alongside resettled refugees as neighbors and friends – from arriving to thriving. We stand as a beacon of compassion and faith, driven by our Christian values and a deep commitment to loving our refugee neighbors with the hope of the gospel. We believe in the transformative power of love, grace, and resilience, and we are dedicated to empowering refugees to thrive in their new communities. Through our holistic care, unwavering support, and collaborative partnerships, we strive to inspire hope, restore dignity, and ignite dreams for a brighter future in the lives of the refugee neighbors in our city.
RHP serves refugee families in the Triangle through more than 100 hours of weekly programming and services across multiple locations, providing encouragement and resources to families as they move from arriving to thriving! Read More
A Message from Your Neighbors at Refugee Hope Partners—
In the past week, 1/27/25), two executive orders were issued that directly impact refugee resettlement in the United States. The first order halts all refugee resettlement for a minimum of 90 days, while the second suspends federal funding for refugees already resettled, halting critical support for food, housing, job assistance, and basic needs—resources essential for newly arrived families to thrive. For families already here, this sudden funding freeze places them at risk.
While this federal freeze does not directly impact Refugee Hope Partners’ funding, we do anticipate a sharp increase in the number of refugee neighbors looking to us for support and help.
In this moment of uncertainty, Refugee Hope Partners is uniquely positioned to step into the gap. As the only Christian, privately funded refugee organization in the Triangle, we have a history of responding in times of crisis. We are ready to rise to the challenge again, but we cannot do it alone.
This is an opportunity for the Church to shine. What if we, as the body of Christ, met the needs of our refugee neighbors with radical generosity, sharing the hope of the gospel as we offer practical support?
Let’s join together in prayer and action. Pray for separated families, vulnerable refugees, and our partners across the country. Pray for wisdom for our leaders and for God’s provision as we navigate these challenges. Pray that Jesus’ name will be proclaimed, drawing people to Himself through this work.
Refugee Hope Partners is committed to standing firm in our mission. With your partnership, we will continue to engage, equip and encourage our refugee neighbors so that all may thrive.
Looking for a place to ask questions or learn more? Join RHP Leadership on a Q&A zoom call this Monday, February 3rd from 7-8pm where Executive Director, Michele Suffridge, will be be providing updates on this situation and will provide a large time for questions! Click Here to access the zoom link or the link on St-Philip.org
Join RHP for a larger Prayer and Worship Night on Monday, February 17th from 7-8pm at the RHP Welcome Center – Find More Details and RSVP Here or the link on St-Philip.org .
Brown Bag Ministry
Brown Bag Ministry was formed to serve the homeless and hungry in the NC Triangle Area. You can find out more about the umbrella organization of BBM here.
The St. Philip site serves a nearby refugee community. We meet every second and fourth Saturday from 10am to about noon in Luther Hall to prepare 500 lunches. We then caravan to the nearby apartments to hand the lunches out.
BBM provides a fantastic opportunity for groups to build our community stronger. From school or work groups to sports teams and scouts, we are excited for you to join us! Contact Stacey at [email protected] for details.
Please sign up here
Ministry Needs
Pray for the ministry and those we serve.
Serve, come out to make and hand out lunches.
Support, donate snacks, fruit, or money.
Diaper Ministry / Needs
WIC and Food Stamp programs do not cover diapers.
Diapers can cost a family $100 month per child.
1 in 3 parents has had to choose between buying diapers and food.
Without diapers babies cannot attend daycare or participate in early childhood education.
Those of you who have built relationships with the folks we serve through Brown Bag Ministry and Abundance Ministry know that diapers are a big deal to the families we serve! The good news is that we have partnered with The Diaper Bank of NC to supply diapers on a monthly basis! Together we can do something tangible for families that are struggling at the moment! Come be a part of solution! We will hand out the diapers on the 4th Saturdays of Brown Bag Ministry. Questions? Contact Stacey at [email protected].
