Refugee Services of Texas has been offered a matching grant through the Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation of Fort Worth.
The Diesslin family is encouraging congregations of all faiths to contribute to the Refugee Services of Texas’ Area of Greatest Need fund. Donations from congregations will be matched by the foundation on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to a total of $75,000.
Refugee Services of Texas presented a workshop at our 2015 Diocesan Convention.This slide presentation given during the convention offers more information about what Refugee Services of Texas does to help men, women, and children start a new life in Fort Worth and surrounding areas. The Orientation Guide for Faith Communities gives more information on varoius ways congregations can help welcome refugees to the area.
Congregations wishing to participate in the matching grant may send contributions to:
Refugee Services of Texas-Administration Office
Attn: Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Matching Grant
9241 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 210
Dallas, TX 75243
For additional information, please contact Kathy Dodson, Development Director, 806-679-7018 or at kdodson@rstx.org.