Building Community in New Hampshire

Being a refugee or immigrant in the United States is tough right now. Federal funding for essential services have been gutted. Paperwork processing has slowed down. Work authorizations are expiring early — stranding families just as they were finding their footing. ICE is spreading fear for all New Americans. 

When immigration policies seem too confusing to navigate, and the language barrier seems too difficult to overcome, or a good job feels just out of reach, BCNH is here to help. 

Slava, a BCNH client from Ukraine spoke at an event in April and shared that upon arriving to the US, "Simple things become difficult. Sometimes it was confusing. Sometimes it was frustrating. Then I met BCNH. Honestly, they knew what I needed, even before I understood it myself. From the very first meeting they explained what to do, how to do, when to do, and how to do it correctly. They support, guide, and encourage people every day. Their work gives something very important: hope. The hope for a stable, safe, and dignified life."

Slava M speaks at BCNH's Celebration of Refugee Resettlement on April 23, 2026

Since 2009 BCNH has been walking alongside refugees as they rebuild their lives in the US. Our case managers are former refugees themselves and know personally how difficult the journey can be because. In addition to personalized case management, BCNH case managers provide workforce development, job placement, ESOL and citizenship classes, school support, and help navigating healthcare. And just as importantly, they provide hope.

A donation during NH Gives makes a statement that NH stands with refugees. Give today to help keep our doors open to New Americans like Slava and hundreds of other Ukrainian, Afghan, Haitian, Congolese, and Burmese rebuilding their lives in New Hampshire.

This year brings real uncertainty in funding. But our commitment has not changed. Thanks to the strength of our community, we can keep showing up, keep welcoming, and keep our doors open for those who need us the most. 

When the world feels uncertain, this work matters even more, and your generosity that makes all the difference.

Together, we can keep the doors open!

Who We Are

BCNH helps refugees in New Hampshire become Americans.

Founded as the Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire, we now serve refugees from all over, particularly from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Haiti, Congo, Rwanda, Burma, and Nepal. Our five case managers, all former refugees, help their clients navigate New Hampshire’s systems: health care, driver’s licenses, food stamps, schools, employment, and ultimately citizenship. Lately, we have been helping individuals and families renew their visas and work authorizations to keep up with the changing requirements. 

BCNH is a multi-ethnic community-based organization. Many of our board members came to the US as refugees or immigrants. Please join our efforts to build strong, diverse, communities in New Hampshire.