About Cities of Refuge in Charlotte
José Portillo - Founder
Julia Logan - Executive Director
Julia Logan - Executive Director
Founded in 2022, Cities of Refuge in Charlotte was birth in the heart and mind of an immigrant pastor. His thoughts and ideas were developed and researched by a group of students finishing their MBA education at Queens University in Charlotte. Together, the small idea became a clear mandate to serve the immigrant community with three basi
Founded in 2022, Cities of Refuge in Charlotte was birth in the heart and mind of an immigrant pastor. His thoughts and ideas were developed and researched by a group of students finishing their MBA education at Queens University in Charlotte. Together, the small idea became a clear mandate to serve the immigrant community with three basic needs: language acquisition, immigration navigation, and mental health resourcing.
Julia Logan - Executive Director
Julia Logan - Executive Director
Julia Logan - Executive Director
Julia was born to military parents and has lived and flourished in many parts of the country. She has a heart for the immigrant community in East Charlotte and is thrilled to be able to work along side a blossoming team and advance the kingdom of God through service. She is a member of Vive Charlotte Church and has a background in chemistry and project management.
Staff
Julia Logan - Executive Director
Staff
We have a dedicated staff of certified ESL instructors ready to teach and engage the students of East Charlotte. These instructors not only teach, but pray for their students and the challenges that they are facing outside of the classroom.