PAIR WINS JEREMY LIN CONTEST!
Watch the video narrated by Houston Rockets Player Jeremy Lin about PAIR and two other great Houston nonprofits selected for the Making A Difference Project. For more details about the project, visit http://mad.jeremylinfoundation.org.
MISSION
Empower refugee youth to navigate American society, reach their academic potential, and become community leaders through educational and mentoring programs.
PROGRAMS
Mentoring, tutoring, and college access programs supported by committed volunteers and partnering organizations build relationships, boost achievement, open doors, and inspire success.
OUR STUDENTS
Participants come from all over the world! They are refugees- newcomers to Houston who have escaped war and persecution at home. They who cannot return to their homeland because of a “well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.” A small number of refugees are accepted into the U.S. each year, less than 1% of the total number of refugees worldwide.
OUR IMPACT
PAIR improves the lives of young refugees as they face the great challenges of learning a new language and adapting to a new way of life. Our programs assist youth in adjusting to American life, achieving academic success, and becoming self-sufficient and engaged members of our community.
HOW YOU HELP
Welcoming refugees into our hearts and our community is a reflection of the highest American values: compassion, generosity, and service to vulnerable peoples. Through education, refugee youth have full access to all the new opportunities America opens for them. With our support, these newcomers will make valuable contributions to the growth and success of Houston and the nation, helping create a diverse and vibrant community with a skilled workforce and engaged citizens.