Bringing job opportunities to refugees with Houston charities partnership

LED BY:

Omri Shafran, CEO of Texas Medical Technology

IN CHARGE:

Texas Medical Technology in partnership with Houston-based organizations Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston and YMCA Greater Houston

WHAT IT EN TAILS:

■ Employment opportunities for refugees from Afghanistan, Iraq and other people seeking asylum, victims of trafficking and other special immigrant visa holders.

■ YMCA and Catholic Charities’ pool of refugee candidates help Texas Medical Technology meet demands for personal protective equipment.

HOW MUCH ALLOCATED TOWARD THE PROGRAM: $1 million yearly

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET OF LEAD ORGANIZATION: $1.5 million yearly