AUSTIN (KXAN) – Following Catholic Charities of Fort Worth’s announcement that it would step away from leading Texas’s refugee resettlement program, over 50 refugee organizations have sent letters to CCFW urging them to delay that decision for a little longer.
On June 2, CCFW released a statement announcing that on Oct. 1, it would “conclude its federally funded role as the Replacement Designee for the State of Texas under the Texas Office for Refugees.” The organization said the move was necessary to refocus its leadership and resources on local matters.
Organizations that rely on federal funds to provide essential services to refugees settling in Texas are concerned that if CCFW does not close out 2026 as the Regional Replacement Designee, around $200 million designated for Texas refugee groups could fall through the cracks…