**Over the past several months, the HPRP volunteers have welcomed and helped three Afghanistan families settle in the Hyde Park area. Read and follow their settlement stories at https://hydeparkrefugeeproject.org.
The Hyde Park Refugee Project is a volunteer-run refugee project which was originally started in October 2016. The Project currently works with six refugee families around Hyde Park including four Syrian families, one Congolese family, and one Senegalese family.
Since its inception, the 
has:
- Furnished apartments to welcome two families displaced by the Syrian conflict
- Connected with a Congolese family in the area and formed a relationship with them
- Recruited more than 70 community members as volunteers who serve in a variety of roles
- Hosted training sessions for volunteers and community dialogue with expert speakers for places around the United States
- Started a family-centered English Language Learner program which meets three days a week
- Some volunteer tasks include English language tutoring, mentoring, homework assistance, job placement assistance, and much more
To learn more about the Hyde Park Refugee Project, please visit their website at: https://hydeparkrefugeeproject.org.