Our mission is to care for refugees through relationships and opportunities that provide for their well-being, education and employment as they become contributing members of society. Every year, thousands of refugees come to the United States seeking a better life. Friends of Refugees currently serve the refugee population in and around Clarkston, GA, which is located just east of Atlanta. Since the early 1990's, approximately 50,000 refugees have arrived in Clarkston. This small town on the outskirts of greater Atlanta has been named "as the most diverse square mile in America" by the New York Times.