This is an ARTreach project to bring the arts to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Refugee Resettlement After-School Program.

The majority of refuges children arrive in the United States unable to speak English; through school and immersion the children learn the language of their new home. The children are at a great disadvantage. They have a short time to learn what their peers have been practicing since birth. The Refugees Resettlement After-School Program gives the extra attention and practice they require to catch up on homework, reading, and writing skills. The ARTreach Program introduces the children to a variety of creative thinking art based activities that will enrich the educational aspects of this unique Catholic Charities program. This program is in need of volunteers interested in assisting our artists on Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m. Contact art.reach@earthlink.net to volunteer (Bellaire/Fondron area)