Join HRI, DARCC, and Catholic Charities next Wednesday, July 17th, as we distribute food to our clients and community! Reach out to Volunteer Director Liz Ternes at [email protected] if you are interested!
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas Inc.
Non-profit Organization Management
Dallas, Texas 2,037 followers
HRI provides 100% free legal and social services to refugees and immigrants who have suffered human rights abuses.
About us
Founded by social worker Serena Simmons Connelly and lawyer Elizabeth Healy, the Dallas-based Human Rights Initiative of North Texas has grown into an award-winning agency helping immigrant survivors of human rights abuses from all over the world. Our courageous and resilient clients are eligible to apply for legal status under the humanitarian provisions of United States immigration laws and policies: they are asylum seekers fleeing persecution; children who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected; and victims of family violence and violent crimes. HRI’s Legal team partners with a network of over 250 pro bono attorneys from top DFW firms and corporations to help clients access the U.S. Immigration System, and our Social Services team offers transitional support and referrals to help address trauma and ease the hardships of profound displacement. At HRI, all of our services are free, and all are designed to help forge a path to safety, stability, and opportunity. For more information, www.hrionline.org/get-involved
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http://www.hrionline.org
External link for Human Rights Initiative of North Texas Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- Asylum Program, Women and Children's Program, Social Services, and Crime Victims Program
Locations
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Primary
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2801 Swiss Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75204, US
Employees at Human Rights Initiative of North Texas Inc.
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Christian Piatt
Senior Director of Development, Human Rights Initiative of North Texas
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Richard Lucero
Legal Services Director at Human Rights Initiative of North Texas
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Veronica G.
Director of Social Services
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Marcella Novas
Pre-law, business, and political science. Current head of operations at Express PM Services (KM Group)
Updates
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There’s no better gift you can give this July 4th than liberty to another. For the hundreds of clients we serve at Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, liberty starts here. We empower immigrants who face human rights abuses to promote their right to life and liberty. Follow the link in our comments to donate today!
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Last Thursday, HRI's good friends John and Regina Dupree generously hosted a wine and cheese night get-together. We had the opportunity to mingle and share HRI's mission with people from all over Dallas. We had such a great time connecting with our community! If you want to learn more about HRI, donate, or volunteer, follow the link in our comments.
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#WorldRefugeeDay, observed every June 20th, is a day designated by the United Nations to celebrate the strength and courage of refugees worldwide. This day honors those who have been forced to flee their home countries to escape conflict or persecution, and it serves as a time to build empathy, understanding, and acknowledgment of their incredible resilience in rebuilding their lives. Join us in recognizing the importance of this day and supporting the rights of refugees. Together, we can make a difference. 🤝💙
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HRI will be closed Wednesday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after it was issued. Juneteenth is a day of reflection, celebration, and recognition of the ongoing fight for freedom and equality.
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This was a great way to spend my Wednesday afternoon!
This Wednesday, with the help of food provided by Catholic Charities of Dallas, we partnered with Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) to help distribute enough food to feed 150 families! This was the first event in an ongoing partnership that will run every month. We will announce the next distribution date soon. A huge thank you to the staff members and volunteers from HRI, DARCC, and Catholic Charities for making this event possible. If you want to get involved with our next event or need more information, follow the link in our comments!
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This Wednesday, with the help of food provided by Catholic Charities of Dallas, we partnered with Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) to help distribute enough food to feed 150 families! This was the first event in an ongoing partnership that will run every month. We will announce the next distribution date soon. A huge thank you to the staff members and volunteers from HRI, DARCC, and Catholic Charities for making this event possible. If you want to get involved with our next event or need more information, follow the link in our comments!
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Human Rights Initiative of North Texas Inc. reposted this
The HRI team wishes our clients and supporters a Happy Pride Month! We proudly represent clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community as they seek legal status in the United States. 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
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By becoming a Monthly Donor to HRI, you are making a change that has the power to impact lives for generations. Giving monthly doesn't have to be a sacrifice! If 100 people gave 25 dollars a month to HRI, our capacity would increase by $30,000! Follow the link in our comments to become a monthly donor today.
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