Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, 606 Rathervue Place, Austin, TX 78705
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Come celebrate and honor the refugee experience with Austin's newest residents--refugees. This afternoon festival will feature music, food and children's activities as part of the United Nations World Refugee Day observances throughout the country. This event is sponsored by a coalition of refugee partner agencies that assist refugee and asylum seekers build a new life in the US.
VOLUNTEER REQUESTS
Raffle prizes for refugee families
Transportation of refugee families from their homes to the venue
Children's activities and games
Cakes and pastries for "cake walk."
For information about any of these volunteer opportunities or other ways you can help refugees, contact Lubna Zeidan or Amanda Quraishi.
SPONSORING AGENCIES
Austin Africa Network
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries (AAIM)
Caritas of Austin
Center for Survivors of Torture (CST)
Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest
Iranian Christians International
Iranian American Women in Austin
Refugee Screening Clinic
Refugee Services of Texas (RST)
Heart of Texas Peace Corps Association
