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Refugee arrivals to the U.S. have been halted by an executive order, and the federal government has canceled contracts with resettlement agencies that fund welcoming services. Our support for resettlement partners is more important than ever. Here are ways you can pitch in:
Donate to Idaho resettlement agencies to help cover welcome services including rent, toiletries, household necessities, and other basic needs:
Other resettlement partners:
Get Involved:
Donate to Idaho resettlement agencies to help cover welcome services including rent, toiletries, household necessities, and other basic needs:
- Agency for New Americans - Resettlement agency in Boise
- Welcomed 102 refugees this fiscal year before the pause.
- Besides financial donations, needs include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, dish soap, sponges, laundry detergent, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, menstrual pads, diapers, baby wipes, and toilet paper.
- International Rescue Committee in Boise - Resettlement agency in Boise
- Welcomed 93 refugees this fiscal year before the pause.
- USCRI - Resettlement agency in Twin Falls
- Welcomed 141 refugees this fiscal year before the pause.
- Fundraiser: Housing for Twin Falls Refugees
Other resettlement partners:
- Idaho Office for Refugees
- Statewide administrator of Idaho's refugee program.
- Oversees Refugee Cash Assistance Program.
- Programs & projects:
- Global Gardens - Farmers from refugee backgrounds supplying local restaurants, markets, and a CSA program
- Global Talent - Career coaching for New Americans
- English Language Center - Free English classes for ORR populations
- Refugee Speakers Bureau - Invite a speaker to your event and check out the Mosaics podcast
- Afghan Welcome Center - Classes and programs for Afghan families in Boise
- Glocal Community Partners Family Assistance Fund
- This fund will directly support the basic needs of new neighbors in the Treasure Valley who arrived through refugee resettlement.
- Artisans for Hope
- Artisans for Hope is a nonprofit teaching Idahoans from refugee backgrounds to sew and knit for free in beginner courses and the opportunity to become advanced sewists. Advanced sewists earn a 60% commission on sales and do alterations for the public on Tuesdays. Artisans for Hope's studio/shop is open to the public Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1615 W. State St. in Boise. Contact: [email protected].
Get Involved:
- Become a Friendship Partner of a newly resettled family
- Share job openings with resettlement partners - email [email protected]
- Join the faith coalition response - email [email protected]