The Michigan Refugee Assistance Program was founded with the idea that UM students who are passionate about helping refugees could do so right in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Refugee Assistance program works closely local refugee resettlement agencies, including Jewish Family Services (JFS), Samaritas, and Washtenaw Refugee Welcome to coordinate student volunteers. In addition, MRAP uses its various platforms to advocate for and raise awareness about the largest displacement crisis our generation is currently witnessing. The goal of MRAP is to connect passionate students with local resettled refugees to not only provide assistance in areas where it is needed most, but also to facilitate cross-cultural understanding between current UM students and refugees.