Every new beginning deserves someone in your corner.
A new country. A new language. New opportunities, unfamiliar streets, and about a thousand things nobody remembers to explain. Starting over takes courage. Finding people who care can change everything.
Meet the People Behind ISFIAuburn, Washington
It started with a simple belief.
Starting over is hard. Doing it alone is harder.
International Support for Immigrants was established in 2023 in Auburn, Washington, with a purpose that remains at the heart of everything we do: helping immigrants find support, stability, and a meaningful new beginning.
We understand that arriving in a new country is not simply about changing your address. It can mean learning unfamiliar systems, rebuilding a home, finding your community, and discovering how to belong somewhere new.
ISFI's roots are deeply connected to Slavic immigrant communities and the experiences shared by many Ukrainian, Russian, Belarusian, and other Eastern European families. That cultural understanding is part of our strength.
But compassion has never been limited by nationality or language. Our mission welcomes individuals and families from every background, because the need for dignity, kindness, and a helping hand belongs to all of us.
Different beginnings. One shared purpose.
Organizations are built by people. People with different stories, different experiences, and a common belief that small acts of compassion can make an extraordinary difference.
Olga W.
As Executive Director, Olga helps guide ISFI's mission with a focus on the people behind every request for support.
Her role reflects a simple belief: charitable work should be more than providing things. It should help people feel seen, respected, and welcomed into a community.
Viacheslav C.
As Vice President, Viacheslav represents the hands-on spirit behind ISFI's work: the belief that meaningful assistance requires people who are willing to turn good intentions into action.
It's a practical kind of compassion, grounded in community, cooperation, and the everyday work that helps make support possible.
Sometimes the little things feel enormous.
Immigrant life is full of remarkable courage. And occasionally, some rather unexpected adventures. If you've ever started over somewhere unfamiliar, a few of these moments might sound familiar.
One letter. Fifteen questions.
You open your mailbox, find a very official-looking envelope, and suddenly wish your best friend were also a professional translator.
The great grocery adventure.
Forty kinds of cereal, seventeen choices of milk, and somehow not a single package of the cookies you grew up eating.
Home begins with a coffee mug.
A familiar cup. A warm blanket. The first meal in a new kitchen. Sometimes the smallest comforts are what finally make a place feel like yours.
Life is complicated enough. Kindness shouldn't be.
Big hearts. Beautifully ordinary actions.
We believe that helping someone doesn't always require a grand gesture. Sometimes what matters most is practical support, a familiar voice, and knowing that someone cares.
Making a house feel like home.
Household goods, bedding, clothing, kitchenware, and everyday essentials can help newcomers build a more comfortable start.
Helping people feel understood.
Language assistance, community connections, and thoughtful guidance can make unfamiliar experiences easier to navigate.
Making generosity go further.
Through charitable donations, community involvement, and humanitarian outreach, ISFI works to connect resources with meaningful needs.
I truly felt like I wasn't alone through it all.C. Beglet · ISFI Community Testimonial
Our story is still being written.
Every act of generosity, every person offering their time, and every family finding its footing becomes part of the story we're building.
Some chapters begin with courage. Others begin with compassion. The most meaningful ones often begin when people come together.