Refugees have fled their countries of origin for reasons of feared persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or other circumstances that have seriously disturbed public order and, as a result, require international protection. According to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), refugees are of special humanitarian concern to the United States under U.S. law. Refugees are not firmly resettled in another country and are admissible to the United States.

Mary J. Treglia Community House provides support and assistance to refugees through English Language Learning classes, interpretation and translation services, and its wide range of Family and Community Services.