2012-04-16T17:11:58-07:00 2011-12-31 990 2011-01-01 753239990 PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT & IMMERSION OF REFUGEES PART 7137711111 6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 302 Houston TX 770813104 Stephen Dictor 8329713881 2012-03-27 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Renee Stern 3603 Cason Street Houston TX 77005 132364 0 X http://www.pairhouston.org X 2007 TX PAIR (Partnership for the Advancement & Immersion of Refugees) improves the lives of refugee youth through mentoring, tutoring, and college access programs. PAIR has assembled a network of committed volunteers and partnering organizations that assist young refugees in achieving cultural inclusion, academic success, and self-reliance through its integrated series of programs that follows students from shortly after their arrival in the United States in their middle-school years through high school. 7 7 2 200 0 0 84492 121614 0 0 0 0 0 -5566 84492 116048 0 0 0 0 41537 52046 0 0 3039 23923 41537 75969 42955 40079 43653 73644 13599 3511 30054 70133 The mission of PAIR is to empower refugee youth to reach their highest potential by connecting them with college and community volunteers to build positive mentoring relationships and provide educational programs that offer academic enrichment, cross-cultural understanding, and the resources and motivation to pursue higher education and other opportunities. 0 0 30903 0 0 Global Learners: PAIR operates Global Learners programs at two middle schools with significant refugee populations. PAIR volunteer mentors meet with students who are referred by the teaching and counseling staff at their schools to provide supportive relationships, homework assistance, English language practice, and recreational and creative activities. Sessions begin with outside games, homework help, and sharing time to transition from the school day. Student and mentor groups then break off for an hour of tutoring centered around improving English language acquisition as well as self-expression through the arts. Sessions conclude with a fun, academic activity for the whole class. Global Learners assists participants in developing more positive attitudes toward school, achieving greater academic success, developing more positive relationships with peers and adults, and continuing their education through high school and beyond. 20682 0 0 Global Leaders: PAIR's Global Leaders is a weekly program for high-school-aged refugee students. Mentors help students explore topics including careers, post-high school education and training options, academic planning, SAT preparation, college essay writing, participating in extra-curricular activities, job interview skills, and writing a résumé, among others. Students develop personal goals and educational plans, participate in community service projects, and develop leadership skills. Global Leaders works to increase understanding of career options and the value and possibility of higher education, testing performance, academic planning, high school graduation rates, interviewing skills, knowledge of financial aid options, number of college and aid applications submitted, and number of youth attending higher education. Once per semester, PAIR brings a group of refugee youth to a local university campus for a College Orientation Day. Students tour the campus, hear from a speaker on the benefits of higher education, and see first-hand the life of a college student. 14351 0 0 Global Explorers: Newly-arrived refugee youth ages 11-14 participate in a year-long program of cultural orientation, academic enrichment, and mentoring. Group activities are engaging and educational, covering topics such as health, safety, nutrition, exercise, hygiene, handling stress, succeeding in school, managing relationships with family and friends, dealing with bullying and bias, and celebrating the diverse cultures of America--especially their own. Sessions also bolster academic skills, especially English. Students are matched one-to-one with mentors who commit to attending a majority of sessions for the year. Global Explorers assists participants in achieving a smoother transition to their new home and school and a greater understanding of American and school culture; more positive attitudes toward school; increased social competence, self-esteem and confidence; increased interest and participation in school activities; improved English skills; and more positive relationships with peers and adults. 0 0 0 65936 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 X 7 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 TX X X Stephen Dictor 8329713881 6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 302 Houston TX 770813104 Renee Stern 20 X X 0 0 0 Christina Triantaphyllis 5 X X 0 0 0 Stephen Dictor 5 X X 0 0 0 David Berry 5 X X 0 0 0 Rajen Mahagaokar 5 X 0 0 0 Stella Umutoni 5 X 0 0 0 Angela Lutz 5 X 0 0 0 Malcolm Gillis 0 X 0 0 0 Alexander Triantaphyllis 5 X 0 0 0 Nicole Tritter Ellis 40 X X 46447 0 0 46447 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44811 0 0 76803 15010 121614 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10750 44811 16316 -5566 0 -5566 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116048 0 0 -5566 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37396 31787 3739 1870 0 0 0 0 2296 2296 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12354 10842 911 601 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1260 570 690 0 980 868 75 37 1245 1058 125 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5180 4403 518 259 7052 7052 0 0 0 0 0 0 1063 875 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3969 3374 397 198 Books/supplies/equipment rental 3174 2811 351 12 75969 65936 6994 3039 43605 73644 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43653 73644 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6150 3511 0 0 0 0 7449 13599 3511 X 30054 43133 0 27000 0 0 30054 70133 43653 73644 40079 0 X 0 0 0 X 6685 22825 11500 87805 116048 244863 6685 22825 11500 87805 116048 244863 244863 6685 22825 11500 87805 116048 244863 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Spring Benefit 55561 44811 10750 0 11075 3390 1172 200 479 0 0 55561 44811 10750 0 11075 3390 1172 200 479 16316 -5566 F990_P06_S0A_L02 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 One board member who left during 2011 is married to a current board member. Their service on the board was simultaneous in previous years. F990_P06_S0A_L04 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 Term limits for board members were modified to be up to four 1-year terms followed by a two year absence from the board; term limits begin in 2015. The required number of board members was changed to be not less than 5 and not more than 12. Board fundraising requirements were updated. A whistleblower policy was implemented. A non-discrimination policy was implemented. F990_P06_S0B_L11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 preparation began in December, at which point the Finance Committee worked with the Executive Director to ensure all revenue and expenses were appropriately entered in PAIR's accounting software. Subsequently, preparation of all sections of the 990 was led by the Finance Committee, with the Executive Director preparing program information and consultations to other board members as needed. A near-final draft was then deliberated at a board meeting where all members had a chance to make modifications before the final submittal. F990_P06_S0B_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Board members independently researched appropriate Executive Director compensation levels, with the amount determined through deliberation and a vote. F990_P06_S0C_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 PAIR's governing documents are available to the public upon request.