Welcome to Connect Refuge!

Disasters are increasing across the U.S.—from floods and hurricanes to wildfires and earthquakes—displacing over a million people each year. When communication breaks down, families are cut off from emergency aid, loved ones, and critical safety updates. At Connect Refuge, we provide airtime, data, and refurbished phones so survivors can call for help, find shelter, and begin rebuilding their lives.


We believe connection is essential to survival and recovery. Your support brings safety, access, and hope to those who need it most.

 

Airtime for Connection

For displaced families, airtime is more than communication—it is a lifeline. It enables them to:

    •    Call family and friends

    •    Contact emergency services and humanitarian organizations

    •    Search for work and stay engaged with their communities

    •    Access legal guidance and case updates

    •    Share their voices and experiences

 

The Challenge: Many displaced individuals cannot afford airtime or face barriers to mobile access.

 

Our Solution:

    •    Provide airtime top-ups

    •    Partner with global networks to expand access across 180+ countries

    •    Promote practical solutions for mobile access in displacement settings

 

You Can Help: A single donation can provide one month of airtime to a family in need.

 

Mobile Data Access 

Mobile data is critical for safety, recovery, and opportunity. It allows displaced people to:

    •    Stay in touch with loved ones

    •    Use maps and translation tools for safe travel

    •    Track asylum applications and legal updates

    •    Continue education online

    •    Search for jobs and connect with employers

 

The Challenge: High costs, poor coverage, and restrictions make data access unreliable.

 

Our Solution:

    •    Provide free or subsidized data bundles

    •    Collaborate with telecom partners to expand coverage and reduce costs

    •    Strengthen digital access in displaced communities

 

You Can Help: Your contribution can provide a displaced family with a month of mobile data for safety, learning, and opportunity

Used Phones

At Connect Refuge, we turn donated devices into lifelines. In crisis, a working phone and a charged battery are not luxuries—they are essential for survival and recovery.

 

Your support provides:

    •    Immediate Safety: The ability to call emergency services, receive alerts, and find safe shelter

    •    Access to Critical Services: Connection to medical care, telehealth, and aid programs

    •    Economic Stability: Tools for job searching, applications, and virtual interviews

    •    Emotional Support: Contact with loved ones to reduce isolation and stress

    •    Power Independence: Portable power banks for consistent connectivity during outages or while on the move

 

By donating a device or funds, you provide more than technology—you restore security, opportunity, and hope.

 

 

Helping Displaced Stay Connected, Informed, and Empowered

At Connect Refuge, we believe that connection is more than communication—it’s survival, opportunity, and hope. We help displaced individuals and families stay in touch, access vital services, and build better futures