Here is a list of organizations, contacts, and ways to help
PARTNERS FOR REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT
Justin Nsenga at justin@pfre.org
- Examples:
- ESL
- Slice of Life American – language for the marketplace – Survivor English
- Culture lessons – where to go and what to say/do (everyday sites and situations)
- Bridging parents and schools
- Medical referrals – finding doctors who understand
- Interviews for those seeking counseling – psychological evaluation forms
- Counseling – individual and family interviews, trained assistance
- Employment and training for successful interviews
- Adopting a family
- Grant writing
UNTHSC – “Bridges” (Refugee Women’s Health Initiative)
Eva Baker at evangeline.baker@unthsc.edu
- Examples:
- Assistance filling out apps for Medicaid and food stamps
- Feminine hygiene items and discussion
- Discussion of prevention methods related to child abuse
- Nurturing babies, infants, and pre-schoolers in America
- Mental health support
- Discussion of college planning and options available in DFW area
RST
Ayesha Hassan at ahassan@rstx.org
Create a volunteer account at rst.org/volunteer/html. and enter profile, then initiate background check in order to see (daily) opportunities online. Examples:
- Examples:
- Transportation to and from MD appts.
- Taking clients to Social Security appointments and assisting with form completion
- Mentoring (1.5-3 hrs/wk. spent visiting with one family – problem solving, socializing)
- Assist with specific goals (opening bank acct, applying for Texas i.d.’s, navigating school system with parents and students, language learning
CHIN REFUGEE MISSION
Becky Nelson at CRM.BeckyNelson@hotmail.com
- Examples:
- New youth program being designed – bring your ideas, programs, presence!
- Explain mail, school notices, how to make & manage doctors’ appointments
- Assist with tenant/utility/legal/bill paying/immigration/citizenship issues
- Help apply for jobs , understand repercussions of alcohol/drug use
- Explain how to get into college – What does it take to stay there once accepted?
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
Donna Duvin, Executive Director
Donna.Duvin@Rescue.org
Tel. 1 214 461 9781