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YMCA International Services: Programs
Refugee Resettlement
YMCA International’s Refugee Resettlement program assists refugees who are forcibly displaced from their native countries due to persecution based on their race, religion, ethnicity, political opinion or their belonging to a particular social group. The resettlement program provides housing, food, basic supplies and temporary financial services in order to help refugees begin their new lives in the United States. Learn more>
Refugee Employment Services
YMCA International Services’ Refugee Employment Department works with employers in the Houston area to fill staffing needs from our qualified pool of refugee candidates. Our goal is to assist new arrivals to our country quickly reach self-sufficiency.
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The Trafficked Persons Assistance Program
The Trafficked Persons Assistance Program works to identify and assist foreign and domestic victims of human trafficking. We seek to improve the quality of life for victims of human trafficking through culturally competent case management services. In addition to providing direct client services, the program raises awareness in the community through education and outreach. Learn more>
Immigration Legal Services
YMCA International Services provides counseling or representation to individuals seeking immigration assistance. Assistance is available for asylum seekers, victims of domestic violence, crime victims, or victims of human trafficking. Services also include family reunification visas, adjustment of status and naturalization applications. On our “Walk-in-Wednesdays,” individuals can discuss their immigration case with an Immigration Attorney, BIA Accredited Representative or an Immigration Case Manager during the hours of 9am-3pm. Some consultations may require a $40 consultation fee. Learn more>
Youth Development & Outreach
Through the Youth Achievers program, the Y has developed a Newcomer Teen Initiative, which provides essential cultural orientation to newly-arrived teens who are just learning how to navigate school and life here in Houston. The Youth Achievers program focuses on college readiness and engages youth in various service projects throughout the community. Learn more>
The Refugee Women’s Project
The Refugee Women’s Project provides safe, linguistically appropriate information and services to refugee women with an emphasis on mental health and special needs. The goal of the project is to help female refugee clients seek early employment. We conduct support groups and educational workshops in a wide variety of languages as well as offer employment case management services. Learn more>