About
who we are
Creating Pathways for Displaced People to Rebuild Their Lives
The Off Ramp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to break cycles of poverty and create sustainable opportunities for people who have been forcibly displaced. We partner with refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking as they rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
Forced displacement disrupts not only homes and communities, but also employment, education, and economic stability. Our work centers on practical, dignifying solutions that restore earning power, foster independence, and create long-term stability for individuals and families.
what we do
Practical Tools for Economic Stability and Long-Term Success
We take a hands-on, holistic approach that meets people where they are—whether rebuilding a business, launching a new skill, or navigating resettlement in a new country.
Our work includes:
Skill Development & Artisan Training
Equipping artisans and entrepreneurs with business training, design skills, market access, and product development support for ethically made goods like clothing, jewelry, and home textiles.
Microenterprise & Small Business Support
Providing seed funding, micro-loans, and coaching that allow displaced individuals to launch or rebuild small businesses in the U.S. and abroad.
Sponsorship & Resettlement Support
Facilitating sponsorship programs that connect displaced families to resources, communities, and stable housing.
Crisis Response & Emergency Intervention
Meeting urgent needs as they arise, whether through financial assistance, job placement, or connection to local resources.
why we exist
Stand in the gap.
For those forced to flee their homes, the barriers to financial stability and independence are significant. The Off Ramp exists to stand in that gap—not as a permanent solution, but as a bridge to self-sufficiency.
By investing in people’s skills, dignity, and creativity, we help displaced individuals move off the path of cyclical poverty and onto a new path of thriving.
impact report
See the difference
you're making.
Our latest Impact Report highlights the growth, partnerships, and lives changed through your generosity. Every gift creates opportunities for stability, security, and thriving.
