Agency for New Americans

Agency for New Americans
The Agency for New Americans (ANA) is here to help refugees achieve self-sufficiency in their new lives by providing the skills, education, and support necessary during their resettlement period.

Now taking applications for internships

Employment:​
  • Develop new job lab curriculum
  • Search for potential jobs and call employers 
Medical Case Management:
  • Schedule medical appointments 
  • Arrange transportation for medical appointments
Volunteer Management:
  • Assist with new volunteer onboarding process
  • Assist Volunteer Manager with the tracking system
Programming:
  • Assist with setting up for classes
  • Schedule interpreters weekly

About Us
Agency for New Americans (ANA) is a private, non-profit (501C3) organization affiliated with Episcopal Migration Ministries and is a program of Jannus in Boise.

​The services ANA provides to its clients includes: orientation, English language tutoring, employment training and placement, immigration assistance, and overall case management.
"The fabric of our community has

always been the story of immigration."
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— THERESA MCLEOD, ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR, CITY OF BOISE 

The Vision
Honoring the journey and tremendous strengths of new Americans, we strive to be the leader in preparing diverse people and communities to overcome the challenges of an ever-changing world. 
The community of Boise, Idaho has made a commitment to welcoming refugees through its impressive Refugee Resource Strategic Community Plan.

​Episcopal Migration Ministries' affiliate partners at the Agency for New Americans have partnered with city agencies, transportation officials, health care providers and many other stakeholders to adopt a model of communication and creative problem solving that is benefiting the entire community.

Our Values

  • Dignity of the Individual
  • Leadership that Serves 
  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Economic Independence
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Personal Renewal

You Can Help

Volunteers play a large role in the day-to-day vitality of the organization as well as assisting refugee clients to navigate their new home. Some examples of the ways volunteers help ANA include working as:
  • English language tutors
  • Family mentors
  • Office assistants
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing

Donate
One of the most useful donations is cash or gift cards (Winco, Walmart, etc.) because it allows us to truly respond to the specific needs of our clients. 
You can also help by donating gently used or new household items.