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Business partnerships
Business partnerships are a vital part of what we do at Ciudad Refugio. They help us generate economic resources for our projects, employment opportunities for those who graduate from our programs, and long-term sustainability in the local community.
Ciudad Refugio works to develop strategic partnerships with local and international businesses, offering them opportunities to support our social service programs, as well as providing human resources and facilities for storage and production processes that involve labor.
Our business partners also provide valuable job training, consulting, in-kind gifts, donations, and employment opportunities for those who graduate from our programs.
Opportunities for international business
Giving financially
Ciudad Refugio is a 501c3 organization able to receive tax-deductible international donations to support our programs. We can also accept international wire transfers to our Colombian bank account and credit card donations through our website (PayPal).
Product donations
We are always looking for new or gently used computers and other forms of technology and electronic devices for our programs. We also accept donations of bedding, furniture, appliances, and clothing for our various living areas.
Opportunities for local businesses
Giving financially
Please consider making an investment in our catering, food or emergency services programs. You can make a transfer directly to our account or make an online donation by credit card (PayPal).
Product donations
We gratefully accept donations of items including: new or used computers/technology, food donations, beds, bedding, furniture, and appliances.
The Refuge, bakery and cafeteria
El Refugio, Ciudad Refugio’s bakery and café, provides affordable, quality meals and baked goods to the local community. El Refugio generates income for organizing programs and also provides skills training for program participants, helping to increase their employability.
Food Bank.
Our mission is to collect, sort, and distribute donated and purchased food, goods, and services to provide for those in need. You can help by donating food resources.
Work projects
We work to develop long-term work project partnerships with local businesses, providing quality labor services to local organizations at reduced costs. In exchange for our services, Ciudad Refugio’s business partners provide training for our program participants in various job skills as well as hands-on learning experience. It is a “win-win” as businesses receive quality labor resources, and Ciudad Refugio generates sustainable income for its programs. Our most recent work project with Triguisar involves the ongoing monthly production of food condiment packaging boxes at the Ciudad Refugio facility.
Local Projects
Ciudad Refugio operates a variety of income-generating commercial projects in partnership with local businesses and/or individual consultants.
Recycling
We partnered with Fricar, a meat packaging company based in Medellin, to recycle 1,000 kilos of used cardboard per week. Through this partnership, Fricar has also offered employment to selected individuals.
The Refuge, bakery and cafeteria
El Refugio, Ciudad Refugio’s bakery and café, provides affordable, quality meals and baked goods to the local community. El Refugio generates income for organizing and skills training programs for program participants, helping to increase their employability.
Work projects
We work to develop long-term work project partnerships with local businesses, providing quality labor services to local organizations at reduced costs. In exchange for our services, Ciudad Refugio’s business partners provide training for our program participants in various job skills and hands-on learning experience.