The mission of Agency for New Americans (ANA) is to help refugee families achieve durable economic self-sufficiency within the shortest amount of time possible after their arrival into our community. Additionally, we wish to facilitate the social integration of refugees into the community and encourage full participation in American life.

Description:
Agency for New Americans is a program under Mountain States Group. We are a private, non-profit (501(c)3) refugee resettlement agency. We provide education, skills, and support necessary to assist our clients in becoming self-sufficient. We resettle over 200 refugees annually from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle and Near East. ANA leverages community resources to supplement the needs that existing funding does not cover. Donors and volunteers are important partners in our mission. ANA also promotes our mission and generates revenue through community events such as international dinners and advocates for new Americans at private forums that raise community awareness of what refugees have to contribute to our community.

Contact people:

Yasmin Aguilar, Volunteer Coordinator, (208) 338-0033 x31, (email) Heidi Carlton, Donations Coordinator, (208) 338-0033, (email)

Office fax number: (208) 338-9950

Address:

1614 W. Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83702 (See a map)

Web Site: http://agencyfornewamerican.tripod.com

Overall Experience   
it was fun and rewarding

posted on February 22, 2007