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FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A FRIENDS OF REFUGEES, INC. OPERATES PROGRAMS THAT SERVE OVER 3,000 REFUGEES A YEAR IN THE CLARKSTON, GEORGIA AREA. SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM INCLUDE: FAMILY LITERACY: PROVIDES ENGLISH LITERACY EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION FOR REFUGEE WOMEN ALONG WITH HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5. CAREER HUB: PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, TRAINING CLASSES, NETWORKING SUPPORT, JOB PLACEMENT AND COMPUTER/INTERNET ACCESS TO REFUGEES IN THEIR SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT. EMBRACE BIRTH SUPPORT: PROVIDES PRE- AND POST-NATAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO REFUGEE WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT AND NEW MOTHERS. YOUTH PROGRAMS: PROVIDES A SUMMER CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS, TUTORING, AND FIELD TRIPS; PROVIDES STUDENTS TUTORING, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND INTERNET AND PROJECTS, TEST PREPARATION, GROUP ACTIVITIES, SPORTS, AND MENTORING; PROVIDES A SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHEN THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL DAY ENDS. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE: PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH RENT AND OTHER EXPENSES FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN FRIENDS OF REFUGEES PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS. COMMUNITY GARDEN: PROVIDES GARDEN PLOTS AND COMMUNITY SPACE FOR REFUGEES TO GROW FOOD FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND WELL PRODUCE FOR PERSONAL INCOME. START MICRO-ENTERPRISE CLARKSTON: PROVIDES A BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM ENCOMPASSING TRAINING, MENTORING, AND ACCESS TO FUNDS TO HELP LAUNCH NEW REFUGEE-OWNED BUSINESSES; DELIEVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EMORY UNIVERSITY'S GOIZUETA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. JOLLY AVENUE DEVELOPMENT CENTER: CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMMENT, INCLUDES INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNITY SPACES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE EDUCATION, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND WELL-BEING. PROGRAM SUPPORT: PROVIDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE 990 FOR REVIEW. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ARE DISCUSSED AND REVISIONS MADE AS NECESSARY. AFTER APPROVAL BY THE BOARD THE 990 IS ELECTRONICALLY FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BY THE SIGNED PREPARER AND A COPY IS MAILED TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED IT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DISCUSSED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL. IF THE CONFLICT CONTINUES, THE MATTER IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENT ACTION. 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