Advocacy
STAND WITH REFUGEES
Refugees come to America to escape violence and persecution, but even after resettlement they are still among the most vulnerable members of our communities. There are many ways for you to help ensure our refugee neighbors feel safe, welcome, and are able to thrive in Texas- all through advocacy!
Interested in becoming an advocate for refugees?! Call, email or write letters to your members of Congress to continue the fight in welcoming refugees to Texas and across the U.S.! Click below to find phone and email scripts for your city in Texas!
Educating yourself is the first step towards successfully supporting your refugee neighbors. Check out the list below of resources to learn more about refugees and the resettlement process:
Watch: Here's What the Refugee Screening Process Looks like
Refugee Services of Texas FAQs
The Screening Process for Refugees
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Refugee Resettlement
Department of State - Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration