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Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's Refugee Services department, in conjunction with the U.S. State Department, Episcopal Migration Ministries and Church World Service, resettles legal refugees fleeing their homeland in fear of political, social or religious persecution. helps refugees from around the world make new lives in America.

Today there are an estimated 13 to 15 million refugees throughout the world, with women and children constituting the majority of these displaced people.  Each year, hundreds of these refugee families arrive in Houston through Interfaith Ministries.

Services

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, through its services and support, equips refugees with the tools they need to make a new life, find work, care for their families, and take part in the American dream.  Staff works to ensure that every client feels welcomed, is self sufficient within six months of arrival and becomes a productive member of the Houston community.

IM provides the following services to newly arrived refugees:

Housing

English classes

Cultural Orientation

Document Application

School Enrollment

Job Placement

For All Humanity Luncheon

November 29, 2011 at the Junior League of Houston

Honoring Susan and Dan Boggio with the 2011 Refugee Service Humanitarian Award

Benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's Refugee Services Department

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Meet a Refugee Family

Dahn was born in war torn Bhutan and when he was young, his family moved to Nepal to escape the persecution and conflict. In Nepal, he and his parents were forced to live in a refugee camp without any opportunities and no rights. He spent almost his entire life in the camp, even marrying and having two daughters there. He knew he wanted a better life for his children and he applied for refugee status to come to the U.S. After two years of waiting, Dahn, his wife Tila and daughters Babita, 7, and Bitisha,2, finally arrived in Houston. “I was scared when I first arrived. I had all these questions, ‘Where will I work? Where will we live?’ But my case worker, who is also from Bhutan, picked me up from the airport and made me feel comfortable. He taught me everything, enrolled my oldest daughter in school and helped me find a job. I feel so lucky to be here and lucky that my children now have a better future.”