Our Impact

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Imagine being forced to flee from your home, leaving everything behind -- important documents, clothing, a sense of safety and security. Eventually you land in Manhattan, Kansas, where you don't know anyone, you don't speak the language, you have no job, and you're in a new culture. That's what our clients experience. But MART is here to help them navigate through this challenging time. We provide friendly, safe support as they settle into their new home and become self-sufficient.

14 local partnerships

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• Manko Window Systems Inc.
• Bayer Construction
• Manhattan-Ogden USD 383
• Pretzer Build
• Meadowlark
• Parker
• Dillon's Food Stores
• Florence Corporation
• Stormont Vail Health
• Popeye's Chicken
• Olive Garden
• Walmart
• Foot Locker
• McDonald's

Immigrant Impact in KS

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• 1 in 11 Kansas workers are immigrants
• $46.4 billion Economic Impact
• 419,500 Jobs supported statewide

Impact of MART clients

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• 59 job placements
• 90% retention beyond 90 days
• $15.77/hour average client wage

+8 languages

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• Pashto/Dari
• French
• Spanish
• Haitian Creole
• Nepali
• Swahili

8 Countries Represented

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• Afghanistan
• Nepal
• Haiti
• Venezuela
• Guatemala
• Nicaragua
• ​Democratic Republic of Congo
• Central African Republic

Areas of employment

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• Food service
• Manufacturing/labor
• USD 383
• Healthcare
• Retail and customer service
  

Nilab's Story: Creating New Opportunities for Her Son in the United States

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Before arriving in the United States, Nilab and her young son spent time in a military camp for refugees. Life was difficult and restrictive there. Her son was just one year old at the time and, like any child, needed space to run, play, and explore the world around him. But opportunities for those everyday childhood experiences were limited.

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Braiding Dreams Into Reality: Ruphine’s Journey to Entrepreneurship

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When Ruphine talks about hair, her face lights up with excitement. What began as a natural talent developed through practice and experience in Africa is now becoming the foundation of her growing small business as a hair braider in Kansas.

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What Does "Welcoming New Neighbors"
​Mean To You?

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"Welcoming new neighbors means extending the same kindness, respect, and support that we would hope to receive if our own families were starting over in an unfamiliar place. It is about building relationships, offering encouragement, and helping refugees become part of our community. By welcoming them with open hearts, we strengthen Manhattan and demonstrate the values of compassion, hospitality, and hope." Jon Anderson, Donor and Supporter

“Neighbor” means “the near one.” To welcome a new neighbor is to open our lives to those beside us, receiving them with presence and grace. MART seeks to make room for those who have journeyed far to dwell among us—not only because they arrive as strangers, but because love calls us to shape a generous home where every person finds belonging, warmth, and a future with hope. In Reach/ Out Reach Ministry Committee at the First Presbyterian Church

Annual Report

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​The Manhattan Area Resettlement Team (MART) is a
not-for-profit organization committed to welcoming
and supporting refugee and immigrant families as
they build new lives by working toward self-
sufficiency in our community.  

Read 2025 Report