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Supporting Empowerment: A Donor’s Story

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Global Refuge Staff

September 26, 2024

When Matt Jordan successfully turned around a struggling vehicle protection manufacturer, he made a substantial profit when the company sold. And he saw the windfall as the perfect opportunity to help others.

“I knew I wanted to do something worthwhile,” he said. “I did my research and found that Global Refuge was an organization I want to stand behind.”

Matt chose to give to refugee resettlement and empowerment efforts after seeing firsthand the impact of displacement on families around the world.

“I’ve spent a lot of time in Mexico, and I’ve worked in Ethiopia and Turkey where I’ve seen what a tough path it is for refugees,” he said. “It takes a great deal of courage to leave your home not knowing what lies ahead.”

During the holiday season, Matt set up a $100,000 matching gift fund to support Global Refuge. Through personal emails and social media appeals, he encouraged his network of friends, business contacts, and professional colleagues to join him in supporting the work of welcome.

“Matt is a proven leader, he understands the economic strength refugees bring to our communities, and he has compassion for welcoming newcomers,” said Jon Buuck, Global Refuge Senior Philanthropic Advisor. “We could not ask for a better partner in the work of welcome.”

Over the past year, Matt has increased his commitment to Global Refuge, joining the President’s Council and facilitating key sponsorship opportunities like (NASCAR story here)

“I’ve found that many people are way off the mark with their ideas of immigrants and refugees in our country,” he said. “I want to use my resources to combat those negative narratives and help where I can.”

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