students working with populations in need
Caritas of Austin is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1964 by Father Richard McCabe to fill the gap between needs of poor and the public assistance they received. In the 1990s, Caritas of Austin bought and renovated the two story building located downtown on 7th and Neches. Recently the building was remodeled. By expanding… Continue Reading Jennell Rayos, Caritas of Austin
I chose to complete an internship at Center for Survivors of Torture (CST), a nonprofit organization that works with international survivors of torture who have made their way to the United States. Their clients are from over 35 different countries from across the world that are seeking or have been granted asylum or refugee status. … Continue Reading Mary DeMoss, Center for Survivors of Torture
During the Fall 2017 Semester, I was an intern at the Hays Caldwell Women’s Center. I worked with the Primary Prevention team as one of the education interns. The Hays Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) was founded in 1978 by a group of women who came together in order to provide a place for women’s personal… Continue Reading Mariana Garcia, Hays Caldwell Women’s Center
I chose Catholic Charities, Immigration Legal Services for my internship experience. The basis of Catholic Charities Immigrant Services is to unite families. This goal is based on the United States Bishops’ position on immigration and interest to give legal status to all undocumented immigrants and allow the free movement of migrant workers. The Catholic Church… Continue Reading Laura Mawdsley, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
Internships are an invaluable opportunity to learn and apply one’s knowledge and skills in a real world situation. I was able to put my anthropological knowledge to work at Refugee Services of Texas (RST). This agency helps to resettle refugees, as well as provide job development and counseling. They also help victims of trafficking and… Continue Reading Tricia Boyd, Refugee Services of Texas