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How can I help refugees right now?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

How can I help refugees right now?

Ways to help right now:

  1. Help the IRC support refugee families in crisis with a donation: Donate now.
  2. Take action.
  3. Look for IRC volunteer opportunities assisting refugees in the U.S.
  4. Find out other ways to support the IRC’s refugee resettlement work across the U.S.: See where we work.

How many Syrian refugees are in Michigan?

Among Syrian refugees, there were 1,374 Syrians in the 2016 fiscal year in Michigan, 683 in 2017, and only four in 2018. Now, refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo are the largest group in Michigan, making up more than 43 percent of Michigan’s refugee population in 2018.

What are 4 organizations in place to help refugees?

Here are six great organizations that are doing a ton to help the millions of refugees:

  • UNHCR.
  • Mercy Corps.
  • Save the Children.
  • UNICEF.
  • Catholic Relief Services.
  • ShelterBox.

How can I help Afghans in Michigan?

The Afghan Arrivals site allows volunteers to share specific resources they can offer for the variety of tasks needed to help support and welcome individuals and families to the state. Michigan residents can volunteer in person or remotely and can donate a variety of goods and services, including financial resources.

How do I advocate for refugees?

How to Advocate on Behalf of Refugees

  1. Sign a petition. Sign and share this petition expressing solidarity with refugees.
  2. Contact elected officials. Email your elected officials here and call your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives by dialing 1-866-940-2439.
  3. Use social media.

Does Michigan have refugees?

Michigan received the fourth-most refugees of any state in the last decade. Michigan admitted 30,467 refugees from 52 countries since 2010, according to the U.S. Department of State, and more than half immigrated from Iraq.

What is Samaritas?

Samaritas is the largest private foster care agency in Michigan, and also is the largest provider of refugee services in Michigan and the fourth largest in the United States.

How many Afghanistan’s are coming to Michigan?

1,300 Afghan refugees
1,300 Afghan refugees coming to Michigan as resettlement ramps up.

Do asylum seekers pay taxes?

Now to dispel some myths… MYTH: Refugees Do Not Pay Taxes. FACT: Refugees are subject to the same employment, property, sales, and other taxes as any U.S. citizen.