Risse Realty

Risse Realty is a Real Estate Agent in Frankfort, IN. The firm focuses on welcoming new neighbors, supporting refugees and immigrants as they build new lives in the Capital Region. Its services include language classes, immigration and employment assistance, youth programming, and case management, reaching clients from more than 90 countries who speak over 40 languages. Risse Realty holds a 4.70 rating from its reviews.

Founded in 2007 to aid refugees fleeing the Congo, the organization began by helping newcomers find housing, jobs, and educational resources. Early initiatives included an after‑school program for children and English as a New Language (ENL) classes for adults. Volunteers from the Emmaus United Methodist Church and a partnership with the College of Saint Rose supplied expertise and additional volunteers that expanded the program’s reach. The executive team includes Daniel Butterworth, Executive Director, who brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership, and Francis Sengabo, co‑founder and Director of Family Services, whose 17 years of experience with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and UNICEF inform the organization’s comprehensive family and employment services.

Through its deep community roots and targeted support for newcomers, Risse Realty combines real‑estate expertise with a proven commitment to helping families settle and thrive in Frankfort.