Overview
The Alliance’s Refugee Services offers a variety of programs to welcome newly arrived refugees and support refugees in their integration process.
Our Reception & Placement program supports newly arrived refugees with:
- Housing and furniture
- Basic needs such as food and clothing
- Cultural orientation
- Temporary cash assistance
- Enrollment into school and public benefits
- Connecting refugees to community resources
Refugee Support Services are long-term support services available for refugees up to 5 years after their arrival, including:
- Job readiness training and job placement services
- Recertification support
- Cultural adjustment and orientation
- Counseling and support group services
- Support for elderly refugees and refugees with disabilities
Who is a refugee?
Who is eligible for refugee services? The Alliance Refugee Services Programs serves the following within the first five years of resettlement to the United States:
- Refugees
- Asylees
- Cuban and Haitian Parolees
- Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders from Afghanistan and Iraq
- Survivors of Trafficking with ORR certification or T-Visa
See full details about ORR eligibility here.
Some programs have special eligibility requirements. Please contact us at info@thealliancetx.org or call 713-776-4700 for more information.
Volunteer
Our work would not be possible without the generous support of community volunteers. We are currently looking for support to help an increasing number of refugees arriving to the United States.
Here is how you can help:
- Volunteer Interpreters/Translators
- Administrative Support
- Donation Sorting
- Special Events
- Community Sponsorship Program – learn more here.
Sign up to volunteer here: Volunteer with The Alliance
Make a Donation
Your gift can help us purchase essential items for newly arrived refugee families. Use our secure online giving form below to make a donation. Any amount makes a difference!
Do you have items to donate? We are currently looking for:
- Furniture and household goods
- Hygiene products and cleaning supplies
- Diapers, wipes and baby items
- Dry food goods and water jugs
To donate items, email us at info@thealliancetx.org.
Make an online donation today:
