PAIR - Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees

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PAIR - Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees PAIR empowers refugee youth to navigate American society, reach their academic potential, and become community leaders. Won't you join us?

Participants in PAIR come from all over the world! They are refugees, people who cannot return to their homeland because of a “well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.”
Refugees have escaped the most brutal conflicts in the world and often spend years in refugee camps with limited resources before a few are given the chance to start a new life. Several thousand refugees arrive in the Houston area every year. They face many challenges in adjusting to American life. PAIR exists to help young refugees seize the educational opportunities now available to them.

10/01/2026

It’s October, which means it’s Ride with Refugees month! Register for the event as a rider, donate or join a fundraising team, or come support from the sidelines! It’s going to be a Halloween to remember and we’d love to see you all there 🎃

It’s that time of year again! Ride with Refugees is hosting a free community cycling event in Gulfton on October 31st an...
09/22/2026

It’s that time of year again! Ride with Refugees is hosting a free community cycling event in Gulfton on October 31st and we’d love to see you there! Help us raise awareness about resettlement and empower refugees through mobility! 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

PAIR is honored to be the sponsored charity of this wonderful annual event. Community members and a team of high school PAIR students are participating in a giving competition and they would love to have your support! To learn more, register for the event, or donate, visit the link in our bio. Please share with cycling and mobility advocacy enthusiasts 🚲💙

🎉 PAIR has a new Executive Director!The PAIR Houston Board of Directors is thrilled to announce Melanie Hering as our ne...
09/03/2026

🎉 PAIR has a new Executive Director!
The PAIR Houston Board of Directors is thrilled to announce Melanie Hering as our new Executive Director! Melanie has been part of the PAIR community for seven years now, first leading our high school programs and later serving as Director of Advancement. She has worked alongside our students, families, volunteers, staff, partners, and supporters and has grown alongside PAIR every step of the way.

She holds a Master’s degree in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University, and brings experience spanning both program leadership and advancement.

In her words:
“PAIR has been such a meaningful part of my life for nearly seven years, and I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead an organization and community that I care about so deeply. I know what makes PAIR exceptional, and I am excited to lead this organization with humility, transparency, and purpose.”

We’re so excited for this next chapter 💙
Please join us in congratulating Melanie! 🎉

09/03/2026

Shout out to our student panelists who attended our first screening of Ultimate Citizens last week and shared about their experience as newcomers to Houston, how they discovered PAIR, and their advice for welcoming immigrants into this city. We still have tickets available for the rescheduled screening next week; buy tickets for Tuesday, September 8th at the link in our bio! We’d love to see you there!

🎬 Join PAIR for a Special Film Night!We’re thrilled to invite you to the historic River Oaks Theatre for a special scree...
08/10/2026

🎬 Join PAIR for a Special Film Night!
We’re thrilled to invite you to the historic River Oaks Theatre for a special screening of the award-winning documentary Ultimate Citizens.

The film follows an Iranian American school counselor who builds an ultimate frisbee team with immigrant and refugee students, exploring themes of resilience, belonging, and the power of community, values that are at the heart of PAIR’s mission.

💬 Before each screening, hear directly from PAIR students as they share their own journeys of arriving in the U.S., adapting to a new culture, and finding community through PAIR.

📅 Choose from two screenings:
• Wednesday, August 26
• Tuesday, September 1
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎤 Student panel at 6:30 PM
🎥 Film begins at 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets are $25, and seating is limited, so reserve your spot today! Link in bio.

Come early to grab dinner or drinks, catch up with friends, and enjoy a night of meaningful conversation and inspiring storytelling. We encourage guests to support our host venue by purchasing food or beverages during the evening.

See you there!

A huge thank you to the incredible team at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for welcoming PAIR students for your Day of Act...
08/04/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible team at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for welcoming PAIR students for your Day of Action at your Houston office!

Our high school students left energized after their visit downtown, where BCG volunteers led mock interviews and shared their experiences through a career panel. This was the perfect finale for this group of students after a week-long Professionalism Bootcamp; having the opportunity to practice interviewing, ask thoughtful questions, and connect with professionals across a variety of career paths was invaluable.

Experiences like these help our youth build the confidence, skills, and networks they’ll carry into college and their future careers. Thank you for investing your time, expertise, and encouragement in the next generation.

06/04/2026

Middle school students stepped into the kitchen for a day full of cooking, laughter, and healthy habits. 🥗✨

Students explored how healthy eating can start with the foods and traditions they already know and love at home. Through hands-on cooking they learned that nutritious meals can be creative, culturally meaningful, and fun to make.

A big thank you to Rice University’s Cultural Nutrition Initiative, our staff, and volunteers for making this sweet experience possible. 💛

Video by José Argueta Urquilla

04/27/2026

PAIR’s very own Teen Council planned the most incredible field day for nearly 100 middle school PAIR students and their siblings last weekend! The students had a blast doing relay races, participating in a scavenger hunt, playing volleyball and soccer, doing art, and engaging in water activities. Thank you, teen council, for all the work you put into this special day!

One small detail from the PAIR Impact Breakfast we especially loved: the floral arrangements at each table were created ...
04/17/2026

One small detail from the PAIR Impact Breakfast we especially loved: the floral arrangements at each table were created by a group of PAIR students from Wisdom High School! With the help of and volunteers, these dedicated students completed a workshop in floral arrangement and returned the next week to create the centerpieces some guests were lucky enough to take home! 💐💙

What an incredible morning! The inaugural PAIR Impact Breakfast surpassed our goal and raised over $75,000 to support re...
04/10/2026

What an incredible morning! The inaugural PAIR Impact Breakfast surpassed our goal and raised over $75,000 to support refugee youth of Houston with mentorship, academic support, and opportunities to thrive.

To everyone who joined us, supported from afar, or continues to stand with our students: thank you. It was powerful to be in a room filled with nearly 300 people who believe in opportunity, belonging, and the potential of every young person.

We’re so grateful to photographer for capturing these moments.

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3300 Chimney Rock Road
Houston, TX
77056

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17137711111

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