Impact Report

If there was ever a year that tested Hello Neighbor, it was 2025.

The systems that support refugees and immigrants across the United States shifted rapidly. Policies changed. Programs paused. Funding landscapes moved under our feet. Families who had been preparing for new lives were suddenly left in uncertainty.

But something else happened this year, too.

In the middle of all that uncertainty, we witnessed something extraordinary: the enduring power of the human spirit, and the incredible generosity and kindness of the Hello Neighbor community.

Every day, our team showed up for families navigating complex and often overwhelming circumstances. Volunteers continued to mentor, tutor, and advocate. Donors stepped forward to ensure programs could continue. Community partners opened doors, offered resources, and reminded us that none of this work happens alone.

In the moments when things felt most uncertain, the Hello Neighbor community did what it has always done: we leaned into our values.

Since the very beginning, Hello Neighbor has been rooted in a simple but powerful idea, that belonging begins with human connection. When we welcome someone into our community, we are not just offering services or programs. We are extending friendship, dignity, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful life.

This year reminded us just how important that belief is.

Across our programs, we saw families persist through enormous challenges with courage and determination. We saw children thrive in school after months of uncertainty. We saw neighbors show up for one another in ways both big and small, sharing meals, offering rides, helping navigate complicated systems, and simply being present.

Time and again, we were reminded that kindness is not a soft idea. It is a powerful force that stabilizes communities during moments of disruption and change.

When the external environment shifted, our mission remained steady. We continued to focus on what matters most: ensuring that immigrants and refugees in our community feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive. As you read this report, you will see stories of resilience, growth, and impact that were made possible by this community.

To our volunteers, partners, donors, and friends: thank you. Your commitment ensures that even in the most challenging moments, families arriving in our community are met with something stronger than uncertainty.

They are met with a neighbor.

And together, we will continue building communities where everyone belongs.

With gratitude,

Sloane Davidson
Founder and CEO, Hello Neighbor