News & Events
Upcoming Events
Walk to Support our Refugee Neighbors
Sunday, October 2, 2022
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm ET
First Parish and ARCS are joining together for a fun and fundraising walk to support the refugees who are making Arlington and surrounding communities their home. The 2.4 mile walk will start and end at First Parish, with refreshments following.
Make a donation here.
Register to attend on the First Parish website here.
In the News
Arlington Volunteers Recognized for Supporting Asylum Seekers
Arlington Advocate
November 18, 2019
Eric Segal and Linnea Olsson accepted the award for outstanding community service from the Refugee Immigration Ministry on behalf of ArCS Cluster.
Gifts of Hope: The Arlington Food Pantry connects with asylum seekers
Arlington Advocate
December 18, 2018
Local Group Expands Support for Refugees
American Towns
November 13, 2018
Walk for Refugees set for June 24
Jun 20, 2018
Volunteers help refugees ease into life in new land
Apr 26, 2018
New group supports transition for asylum seekers in Cambridge
Wicked Local Cambridge
Feb 13, 2018
Arlington Residents Form Group to Help Asylum Seekers
Wicked Local Arlington
Jan 24, 2018
Immigration: The Story of Us All
WEBN-TV Boston
This WEBN special report about the difficulties faced by asylum seekers includes an interview with ArCS Cluster co-founder Eric Segal (go to minute 13).
Press Releases
Local Group Offers New Program for Refugees
November 13, 2018
Pledge Walk to Support Local Refugees in Arlington, Cambridge and Somerville
Jun 18, 2018