From Refugee Camp to College Graduate – Lucy’s Story

Nov 15, 2016 | Blog

After the death of her father in 1997 Lucy’s family fled the violence in Rwanda hoping to find a better life in Zambia. Upon their arrival in Zambia, Lucy and her mother, two brothers, and two sisters were accepted into the United Nations High Commissioner for...

Catholic Church Commits to Ongoing Work for Refugees

Sep 21, 2016 | Blog, News

Below is a press release from the Texas Catholic Conference (View original release) AUSTIN — Catholic charitable and social services will continue to work with other nonprofits serving refugees in Texas, as the state government announced its intention to step away...

World Refugee Day Voices: Meet those who came to Houston

Jun 13, 2016 | Blog, Programs

Houston has led refugee resettlement nationally for the last several years, welcoming more refugees than any other city in the United States. Every year, there are approximately 2,500 refugees from all over the world that resettle in the greater Houston area. In honor...

World Refugee Day Houston

Jun 6, 2016

We’re so excited to celebrate refugees in Houston and the positive impact they have on our city. Come out to hear six former refugees tell true, personal tales about culture shock, communication barriers and their experiences as newcomers in America, experience...

Support Refugees with Welcome Baskets this Lenten Season

Feb 11, 2016 | Blog

In 1994, a dangerous group of rebels began a campaign of terror and genocide against the Tutsi people which destroyed millions of lives in Rwanda. After her sister was killed in the genocide, Esperance Chibalonza fled Rwanda with her four children and the three...