How many refugees are in Baltimore?
Refugees and SIV’s Resettled in Maryland by Country, FY 2012 – FY 2016
| Resettlement Agency | Baltimore City | Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|
| IRC | 3240 | 1259 |
| ECDC | 323 | |
| LSS | 674 | |
| WR | 101 | 6 |
Are there Afghan refugees in Baltimore?
But it was just last summer when thousands of Afghans left their homes as their country found itself under Taliban control. Several dozen of those Afghan refugees are now working to resettle in the Baltimore region. “11th of October we left Kabul,” said Mariam Alimi, one of more than 75 refugees in Anne Arundel County.
What services do refugees get?
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Complex Case Support (CCS) Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program.
How can I help the refugees in Baltimore?
Episcopal Refugee and Immigrant Center Alliance (ERICA) – www.erica-baltimore.org Tel: (410) 467-3751. Assists refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, and other immigrants through educational workshops, material assistance, and one-on-one problem solving to address social support, housing, health, and employment needs.
How can I help refugees in Maryland?
Organizations Needing General Volunteers and Interpreters
- Asylee Women Enterprise.
- Casa of Maryland.
- Esperanza Center (Catholic Charities)
- Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center.
- Freedom For Immigrants.
- Foreign Born Information and Referral Network.
- KIND (Kids in Need of Defense)
- LASOS:
How can I help immigrants?
Ten Things You Can Do to Support Immigrants and Refugees
- 1) Get informed.
- 2) Speak up and speak out.
- 3) Write letters to the editor to your local newspaper.
- 4) Support organizations that provide direct services to immigrants and refugees.
- 5) Call your representatives.
- 6) Get immigrants out of detention.
How do I host a refugee family?
Making an Impact: 3 Ways to Host Refugees
- Become aware of local need. It’s easier than ever to become connected to relief and charitable organizations near you.
- Consider temporarily housing a refugee.
- Consider ways to host refugees by connecting them with neighbors.