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Refugee Services

"Interfaith Ministries provided us with lots of services including immediate hospitality, orientation and financial services."

--Mohamed Tunis

Overview

Interfaith Ministries' Refugee Services helps refugees and Cuban entrants make new lives in America.

 A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee their home country due to war or persecution based on their race, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, or membership in a social group.

 Of the millions of refugees in the world, a small number are admitted every year to the United States as part of the US Refugee Program. Each year, hundreds of these refugee families arrive in Houston through Interfaith Ministries.

In addition, Cubans who flee the dictatorship in their home country may legally enter the United States. Interfaith Ministries assists hundreds of these individuals through the Cuban/Haitian Resettlement Program.

Refugee Services & Programs

"Interfaith Ministries provided us with lots of services including immediate hospitality, orientation and financial services."

Refugee and Cuban Resettlement

Provides resettlement services to newly-arrived individuals. This includes providing basic needs (housing, furniture, food, etc.) and assisting clients in applying for legal documents, enrolling in school or ESL classes, and preparing for employment.

Match Grant

Offers case management and employment services to eligible clients within six months of arrival. Works with community partners to collect in-kind donations for families.

Employment

Assists refugees and Cubans in finding employment in the Houston area. Provides clients with intensive orientation regarding how to get and keep a job. Works with employers looking for highly-motivated employees with strength and character.

Cultural Orientation

Teaches newly-arrived clients the culture, customs and laws of the local community in order to advance the process of assimilation and integration.

Case Management

Enables clients to resolve issues that could prevent them from becoming self-sufficient. Helps clients address medical problems, access government assistance and deal with individual and family issues.

Refugee Cash Assistance

Provides cash and rental assistance to eligible clients.