Thanks! To all the volunteers!
After Kabul fell to the Taliban in August 2021, the US helped to evacuate thousands of Afghan allies, who have been waiting on US bases for permission to resettle here. We have resettled close to 1,300 Afghan allies since September. A number of our clients were pilots, forced to flee Afghanistan because of their work fighting the Taliban. They need our help getting back on their feet and back into the air!!
We have a number of ways that you, in the community, can help. Donate, volunteer, and spread the word!
https://tinyurl.com/yn848xaz
**Video shared with client’s consent!
Join us tomorrow, Jan 31st as we host a panel of experts in human trafficking awareness and treatment.
Registration link in bio.
#humantraffickingawareness #ymcainternationalservices #seesomethingsaysomething #notaplaceapurpose
A big part of human trafficking awareness is staying informed. A trauma-informed approach, helps us better engage with and assist the human traffic populations we serve. This week, we are sharing some of those resources to help dispel myths, connect with real experiences and learn how to better support each other.
#humantraffickingawareness #thebodykeepsthescore #traumahealing #traumainformed
Human trafficking myth busting, courtesy of Jhonny Argumedo, CSEY Advocate for YMCA International.
#humantrafficking #goblue #humantraffickingawareness #ymcainternationalservices #traffickingmythbuster
Let's Go Blue! Show us your blue outfit as we honor human trafficking victims everywhere and raise awareness. #GoBlue #TexansAreNotForSale #TilEveryoneIsFree #notaplaceapurpose #YMCAInternational
Join Jhonny the CSEY advocate on a typical day.
#ymcainternational #goblue #traffickedpersonsassistanceprogram #humantraffickingawareness
November is known as #gratitudemonth and today the Home Study and Post Release Service Program share what they are thankful to work at the Y.
#aplacenotapurpose #YMCAInternational
Happy Thanksgiving! Here is a quick message from our YMCA International Center Director, Lisa GuitGuit.
We asked our staff to share with us why they're grateful to work at the Y, and here is what the Admin/Front Desk Department had to say....
#HappyThanksgivingDay #Grateful #notaplaceapurpose
We asked our staff to share with us why they're grateful to work at the Y, and here is what the TPAP Department had to say....
#HappyThanksgivingDay #Grateful #notaplaceapurpose
We asked our staff to share with us why they're grateful to work at the Y, and here is what the Employment Department had to say....
#HappyThanksgivingDay #Grateful #notaplaceapurpose
We asked our staff to share with us why they're grateful to work at the Y, and here is what the Immigration Services Department had to say....
#HappyThanksgivingDay #Grateful #notaplaceapurpose
We asked our staff to share with us why they're grateful to work at the Y, and here is what the Emergency Rental Assistance Program had to say....
#HappyThanksgivingDay #Grateful #notaplaceapurpose
We asked our staff to share with us why they're grateful to work at the Y, and here is what the Refugee Youth Mentoring Department had to say....
#HappyThanksgivingDay #Grateful #notaplaceapurpose
We asked our staff to share with us why they're grateful to work at the Y, and here is what the Education Department had to say....
#HappyThanksgivingDay #Grateful #notaplaceapurpose
We asked our staff to share with us why they're grateful to work at the Y, and here is what the SAS/PC Department had to say....
#HappyThanksgivingDay #Grateful #notaplaceapurpose
Triumph of the Human Spirit Art Show & Auction is happening NOW! Here are other ways you can support:
• Bid Online: All art pieces will be available for bidding beginning November 12, 2021 at 6pm and conclude at 8:30pm.
• Sponsor a ticket for someone else to attend
• Donate Online
• Pre-Order Greeting Cards
Use the following Link: https://one.bidpal.net/triumphofthehumanspirit/welcome
#YMCAInternational #notaplaceapurpose #immigrants #refugees #artshow
Today is the day! Triumph of the Human Spirit Art Show and Auction is starting at 6pm at St. John’s School.
You can still purchase tickets using the link below or buy them at the door. We look forward to seeing you and enjoying a great evening
Use the following Link: https://one.bidpal.net/triumphofthehumanspirit/welcome
#YMCAInternational #notaplaceapurpose #immigrants #refugees #artshow
At last Friday’s Food Pantry, our awesome volunteers and staff distributed over 100 Crush it Crusade reusable canvas tote bags filled with eco-friendly swag and recycling information to food pantry clients. We want to thank our sustainability partners Can'd Aid for supporting our recycling program and providing the tote bags and SwagCycle for facilitating donations of lots of fun swag. We are privileged to team up with these great organizations to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and protecting and restoring the environment♻🌎
#YMCAInternational #notaplaceapurpose #CrushItCrusade #recycle #ProtectingTheEnvironment
At last Friday’s Food Pantry, our awesome volunteers and staff distributed over 100 Crush it Crusade reusable canvas tote bags filled with eco-friendly swag and recycling information to food pantry clients. We want to thank our sustainability partners Can'd Aid for supporting our recycling program and providing the tote bags. We are privileged to team up with such great organizations to raise awareness about the importance of recycling, protecting, and restoring the environment♻🌎
#apurposenotaplace #YMCAInternational #recycling #CrushItCrusade
We currently have over 50 families that are needing sponsors - and counting! You can adopt a family of #refugees, #asylees, survivors of trafficking, separated migrant children or previous interpreters with the US Armed Forces in #Iraq and #Afghanistan and help them build their new lives in #Houston.
Sign up to be a sponsor here: https://form.jotform.com/212634529764159
If you want to contribute but don't have the time to be a sponsor, contact Miranda Hurtado-Ramos at [email protected] or 713-339-9015 ext 3660 to donate a gift card.
#notaplaceapurpose #ymcainternational #holidayshopping #AdoptAFamily
We want to give a HUGE shout out to Houston Texans player Justin Britt ! We are honored that Justin chose YMCA International Services as a beneficiary of 40 tickets for each home game this season. This is a tremendous opportunity for our staff, volunteers, and clients to enjoy a game and cheer on the Houston Texans . Our client, Reham, was ecstatic about attending her first American football game with her family: “I just wanted to thank you for the tickets yesterday. It was the best experience ever. We had a great time and so much fun. My brother Yousef who’s a huge fan of American football jumping with happiness because he had the opportunity to go see a real one. So thank you thank you thank you for this.”
We echo Reham’s sentiment. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Justin! And GO TEXANS!!!
#notaplaceapurpose #texanscare #HoustonTexans
Justi
1 in 20 U.S. adults will experience serious mental illness in a given year and 1 in 6 U.S. youth experience a mental health condition. YMCA International Services’ Trafficked Persons Assistance Program offers mental health support for our trafficked victims to aid them in their healing journey. We command our client’s courage to seek mental health support.
YMCA International Services is celebrating World Mental Health today, October 10th, by making sure YOU know:
• Mental health is just as important as your physical health.
• Mental health deserves attention and care.
• It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scare or angry during a crisis.
• You are NOT alone!
If you need mental health support here are some ways to reach out and get help:
🧑⚕️ Talk to a professional
📞 Call the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
👨👩👦👦 Connect with friends and family
🫂 Join a support group
#WorldMentalHealthDay #ymcainternationalservices #notaplaceapurpose