Refugee-Owned Businesses in Rhode Island

The Refugee Dream Center believes in supporting refugees in their efforts to build a business and life in this country. If you would like to support these refugees, here are several small businesses owned and operated by refugees or former refugees within the Greater Providence Community. Please send any business inquiries directly to each organization unless listed otherwise. 

Interested in getting Henna done? 

Are you interested in getting henna done or booked for a birthday party, wedding or celebration? A local Providence refugee artist, Ubah Kahiye, is offering wonderful, reasonably-priced Henna sessions. If you are interested, contact the refugeedreamcenter@gmail.com for further inquiries. To learn more about Ubah’s story and see some of her work, click here. 

Need Catering for an Event?

Eman Foaad Alshayah has started a new catering business, serving yummy, authentic Syrian food. If you are interested, please call or email her using the contact information listed on her business card below. Each menu can be specifically tailored and delivery is also available!