About Agency
for New Americans
Agency for New Americans (ANA) is all about
providing the education and skills necessary for refugees to become
self-sufficient. We are a private, nonprofit provider of
employment, case management, and training services for people who have
fled their homeland and are unable to return due to fear of persecution
based on race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular
social group or political opinion.
We believe in human rights, education, and
cultural diversity. Americans are the daughters and sons of
immigrants-we welcome those who, through no fault of their own, must
start their lives anew with the protection of freedom and dignity.
ANA provides the opportunity and know-how to rebuild their lives by
means of direct job placement following extensive English tutoring,
acculturation, and job-seeking skills.
Who We Serve
ANA annually welcomes over 200 refugees who call
the Treasure Valley their new home. Over the years refugees have
come from Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle
East. Initially, refugee families qualify for cash and rent
assistance as they enter English classes, receive job skills, and
self-confidence.
Within 4 months following their arrival, most
adult clients have begun work and become a very positive component to
the economy. Employers have been very impressed with the strong
work ethic that refugees bring to the workplace. Refugees also
offer the employer bilingual and bicultural skills, loyalty, and
dependability.
How We Operate
ANA leverages community resources to supplement
the needs that existing funding does not provide for. Donors are
crucial partners in the success of our mission. Individuals,
businesses, and faith communities provide volunteer time, monetary
gifts, household furnishings, bicycles, and cars to meet the needs of
the refugee families.
We promote our mission and generate revenue
through community events highlighting human rights issues, cultural
diversity, international dinners, and employer appreciation
luncheons. Sponsorship opportunities are available to
organizations and businesses who wish to cultivate and enrich their
diversity image.
ANA advocates for New Americans at private and
public forums, raising community awareness of the strengths and
accomplishments of this talented and diverse group. We partner and
intermediate with local, state, and federal agencies, schools,
businesses, faith communities, and neighborhoods to enhance the success
of all involved.
How You Can Get Involved
Volunteer: ANA relies on volunteers
to provide English tutoring, transportation to job interviews, and
assistance with activities such as fundraising and marketing,
administrative support and mentoring.
Donate: Household furnishings,
bicycles, cars, monetary contributions, bequests, and endowments to ANA
are tax-deductible, as provided by law.
Sponsor: Your family, business, or
faith community can have the opportunity to host a newly arrived refugee
family for the first 30 days. What a great way to become lasting
friends with people of a different culture!
Hire: On-site job training programs
produce skilled and reliable workers in industries ranging from
hospitality to hi-tech. ANA may have a qualified job candidate
perfectly suited to your needs.
Event: By sponsoring an event, your
organization or business enriches its diversity image in the community,
state and nation in which it has a presence. Opportunities are
available for small or large event sponsorship.
