Communities thrive on compassion.
Exodus has a long history of welcoming refugees and other humanitarian immigrants from many countries, cultures, languages, faiths, and political opinions. We began in 1981 with the mission to serve the legal needs of immigrants and Cuban refugees, who had arrived as part of the Mariel boatlift in 1980. Since that time, Exodus has helped thousands of refugees from more than 70 different countries establish new lives in Indiana.
Our Mission
Exodus Refugee Immigration is dedicated to the protection of human rights by serving the resettlement needs of refugees and other displaced people fleeing persecution, injustice, and war by welcoming them to Indiana.
Our Impact
Served
Health
Language
Culture
Employment
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4,568
clients were provided with services in 2025
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1612
hours of mental wellness counseling provided in 2024
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230
new clients in English classes in 2025
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77
different nationalities Exodus has served
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273
jobs secured for refugees in 2025
Read Refugee Stories
Mohammed’s Story
Mohammed Alhamwi never thought he would have to flee his home. His family ran a prosperous business making purses in Damascus, Syria, and he was a typical 18-year-old. He had a job, a car, and a plan to earn a certificate in technology and open his own cell phone business. All of that was upended…
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Community Support Team Spotlight: Indy Community Yoga
8/8/2022 Meet one of our Community Support Teams, Indy Community Yoga. Our Community Support Teams (which were previously called co-sponsor groups) volunteer for 3 to 6 months. After being matched with a client family, they help Exodus in numerous ways to welcome the family to Indiana and support their life ahead. The Indy Community Yoga…
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Aisha’s Story
When Aisha immigrated to the United States from the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2020, she was a pregnant single mother with one child. Unfortunately, she didn’t experience America the way she had anticipated. Due to limited resources, the agency that welcomed her could only provide her with rental assistance for two months. She would…
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