Christmas toy giveaway for refugee children could be ‘the biggest yet’Now in its ninth year, the Christmas toy giveaway by the Center for Refugee Services has gone from several hundred children to what could be its biggest yet, said Jean Sherrill, the center’s assistant director.
Center for Refugee Services ‘on standby’ after apartment fire on Northwest SideA fire at the Sierra Ranch Apartments left 15 families displaced, including refugees from the Center for Refugee Services. Center officials shared their reactions to the news and how this will affect its refugees.
Former Iraqi refugee paying it forward by helping Afghan arrivalsAyad Kaisi, slight in stature yet known for his big heart, is a former Iraqi refugee who has become an “ambassador” for the Center for Refugee Services as a devoted volunteer and board member.
Humanitarian parole may be only option for stranded AfghansThe long line of local Afghans outside the Center for Refugee Services in San Antonio were given disappointing news.
Donations needed for Afghan refugees and host familiesDonations are needed to help offset the cost for host families of Afghan refugees.
Afghan refugees not headed to San Antonio military bases, White House official saysJoint Base San Antonio is not among the four military installations around the country that will be temporarily housing an estimated 25,000 Afghan refugees, according to a senior Biden administration official.
