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Refugee Services of Texas

@RSTXINC

Refugee Services of Texas is a non-profit dedicated to compassionately serving refugees, asylees, and survivors of human trafficking.

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Joined March 2014
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Happy Mother’s Day from Refugee Services of Texas to all the amazing Moms out there. Whatever this Mother’s Day looks like for you, we wish you peace and comfort!
A client mother looking at her young child that she's holding as they pose for a picture.

ALT A client mother looking at her young child that she's holding as they pose for a picture.

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Thank you, @stjamesomc, for making RST a recent beneficiary of your annual golf fundraiser and aiding us in welcoming refugees, survivors of trafficking, and other displaced peoples, and supporting them in integrating and thriving in their new communities!
Golf graphic thanking St.James Mission Church for hosting their 2nd Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament.

ALT Golf graphic thanking St.James Mission Church for hosting their 2nd Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament.

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Thank you, @HEB, for Helping Here! ❤️ H-E-B recently awarded RST with a $15K grant that provides hundreds of client families with $100 gift cards. H-E-B's generous donation will enable us to continue providing critical services to the vulnerable populations we serve.
Client children doing crafts at an RST-hosted event.

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Read the full blog post here: bit.ly/44vuQGi If you and your organization would like to make a difference in the lives of refugees, displaced families, and survivors of trafficking through sponsorship, grant, or corporate partnership, please contact [email protected].
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RST - Dallas is in need of interpreters! If you are interested and would like to be compensated for your interpretation services, please reach out to our office by phone or email. Thank you! Contact us: ☆ [email protected] ☆ (214) 821-4883
Multiple speech bubbles with "thank you" in multiple languages, and a center bubble that says "interpreters needed!" along with our contact information.

ALT Multiple speech bubbles with "thank you" in multiple languages, and a center bubble that says "interpreters needed!" along with our contact information.

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RST's Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) is designed to help survivors of trafficking throughout their transition to stable, independent lives. Learn more about STEP and how you can make an impact here: rstx.org/what-we-do/empoweri…
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Thank you to @starbucksprtnrs for nominating RST-Austin and presenting us with #TheStarbucksFoundation’s Neighborhood Grant! Funds from this donation will help our new arrivals during the resettlement process and cover essentials like household goods, clothing, food, and more.
Branded photo of the RST Team accepting a check from our local Starbucks Partners.

ALT Branded photo of the RST Team accepting a check from our local Starbucks Partners.

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Happy National Volunteer Month! We ❤️our volunteers. If you want to learn more about how you can join this amazing community and begin volunteering, visit our website at rstx.org/make-an-impact
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In honor of #DenimDay, RST employees wore their best denim today to show solidarity for survivors of sexual assault and protest sexual violence and victim blaming. If you also wore denim today, let us know by tagging @RSTXINC in your photos with the hashtag #denimday!
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#DenimDay2023 is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 26th! 👖 Join millions of people across the world that will wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence.
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RST’s Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) assists not only victims of human trafficking but also victims of intersecting crimes, including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, etc., and helps survivors seek justice and healing.
The text states, "Do you need support? RST’s Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) assists not only victims of human trafficking but also victims of intersecting crimes, including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, etc., and helps survivors seek justice and healing. For referrals, please email htreferrals@rstx.org and our STEP team will contact you as soon as possible."

ALT The text states, "Do you need support? RST’s Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) assists not only victims of human trafficking but also victims of intersecting crimes, including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, etc., and helps survivors seek justice and healing. For referrals, please email [email protected] and our STEP team will contact you as soon as possible."

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RT to share these resources!
The text states, "National Emergency Hotlines Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN) 800.656.HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE (7233) 800.787.3224 TDD U.S. NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER 877.739.3895 THE ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT Serves people who are LGBTQ Bilingual 24/7 Hotline 212.714.1124 LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER HOTLINE 800.246.PRIDE (7743) or Online Chat at volunteerlogin.org/chat/"

ALT The text states, "National Emergency Hotlines Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN) 800.656.HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE (7233) 800.787.3224 TDD U.S. NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER 877.739.3895 THE ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT Serves people who are LGBTQ Bilingual 24/7 Hotline 212.714.1124 LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER HOTLINE 800.246.PRIDE (7743) or Online Chat at volunteerlogin.org/chat/"

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Eid Mubarak! Today marks the end of Ramadan and the month-long fast. Refugee Services of Texas wishes you a Blessed Eid! #EidAlFitr
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Happy National Volunteer Month! Refugee Services of Texas simply could not function without the ongoing support from our volunteers year after year. Thank you for your continued involvement and support of RST. We couldn’t do this without you!
Volunteer Appreciation Graphic in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month. Photos of volunteers, and the text, "Celebrating Volunteers. We Thank you all!"

ALT Volunteer Appreciation Graphic in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month. Photos of volunteers, and the text, "Celebrating Volunteers. We Thank you all!"

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Today is Yom HaShoah which commemorates the 6 million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust and recognizes the lives and heroism of survivors and rescuers or resistors. Please join us in reflecting upon this tragedy, remembering those who perished, and honoring survivors.
Yom HaShoah (also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day) graphic with an image of the Hall of Names in Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum

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In honor of Genocide Awareness Month, join the @dhhrm_org for their Survivors in Conversation Series to hear from three genocide survivors as they share their stories and inspire hope. Register for the event here: bit.ly/3A1kyzu
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum graphic. Genocide Awareness Month: Survivors in Conversation. April 29 at 2PM in person.

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We can't wait to see you all at the Day of the Volunteer event this Saturday, 4/15, at 12PM at @AlamoBeerCo in San Antonio! Come check out the missions and volunteer opportunities of over 45 local San Antonio nonprofits. More information here: fb.me/e/Qm4kEmdc
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! SAAM draws attention to the prevalence of sexual violence and educates the larger community on prevention. Learn more about the work of prevention through organizations like @NSVRC to become a more effective advocate for survivors.
NSVRC graphic with the text "April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Drawing Connection: Prevention Demands Equity. #SAAAM2023"

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This year’s SAAM theme is Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity which recognizes that it will take ending all forms of oppression to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month graphic discussing the theme of SAAM: The SAAM 2023 theme acknowledges that bringing an end to sexual assault, violence, and harassment necessitates ending ALL forms of oppression.

ALT Sexual Assault Awareness Month graphic discussing the theme of SAAM: The SAAM 2023 theme acknowledges that bringing an end to sexual assault, violence, and harassment necessitates ending ALL forms of oppression.

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