R & P

NICE began its Resettlement and Placement (R&P) program in April of 2011. Since that time, the program has developed rapidly resettling nearly 100 individuals from a variety of nations including Bhutan, Burma, Burundi, Eretria, Iraq, Iran and more. When a refugee arrives, they generally know very little of what the United States is actually like. Our team picks clients up from the airport, ensures them a home cooked me and orients them to their new life here in America. Our team makes sure that everything clients need upon arrival is taken care of, from setting up their new home to making doctor’s appointments to teaching them how to shop in American markets. NICE’s R&P team is here to break down barriers and ensure the transition from life as a refugee to a life of self-sufficiency in the United States goes as smoothly as possible.


If you want to learn more about the R&P Program at NICE, contact our Resettlement Coordinator Cindy at cindy@empowernashville.org or our caseworkers Bhuwan or Lachu bhuwan@empowernashville.org or lachu@empowernashville.org.

RCA/RMA

RCA stands for Refugee Cash Assistance. This is an 8 month employment-based eligibility program that assists our clients financially while searching for a job. This program also gives our clients access to ESL classes to better their English abilities in their pursuit for overall success and independence.


RMA stands for Refugee Medical Assistance. When our clients do not fit the criteria for TennCare, they are enrolled in this program for 8 months. Due to this program, we are able to ensure all our clients have access to medical care in the United States.


If you want to find out more about the RCA program at NICE, contact Stephanie at Stephanie@empowernashville.org.

Match Grant

The Match Grant program is a brand new program at NICE through which refugees receive cash and employment assistance upon arrival in the United States. The program is designed to help those refugees with higher levels of education find employment quickly to promote self-sufficiency and reduce the need for government assistance.


If you want to find out more about the Match Grant program at NICE, contact Jordan at jordan@empowernashville.org.

PC Program

The Preferred Communities (PC) Program is one of the new program at NICE. When refugees arrive here, they are in a foreign country and often times don’t know a single person here. This program is designed to break down any barriers, including isolation and lack of knowledge of America, between refugees and a successful integration into American society. This is accomplished through a variety a means: linking refugees with leaders and services in various fields within the community, teaching refugees how to use all of the transportation services available to them, helping refugees via employment assistance and many other services.


If you have a service to offer, want to inform NICE of resources available within the greater Nashville community, or just want to find out more about the PC program, contact Jordan at jordan@empowernashville.org.

RSS Program

The Refugee Social Services Program is designed to help R&P clients to find work quickly upon arrival in the United States. When a refugee comes to America, they receive some monetary assistance from the government to adjust to life in America. But, that money is rarely enough for a family to exist on and it does not last for long. The RSS program aims to help clients become self-sufficient so they are not dependent upon government assistance.


If you want to find out more about the Match Grant program at NICE, contact Koang at koang@empowernashville.org.

Health Program

Recently, NICE added its new Health Program. This program will equip our clients with the information necessary to stay healthy here in the United States. It is our belief that knowledge of our healthcare system as well as basic hygiene and sanitation practices are fundamental for success. We cover many topics including what to do in an emergency and proper food preparation.


If you want to find out more about the Health Program at NICE, contact Stephanie at stephanie@empowernashville.org.