The Center for Refugee Services (CRS) assists more than 4,500 clients a year. They are legally resettled refugees who have come from more than 20 countries torn by violence, war, and human rights abuses to make their home in San Antonio. Since Fall 2021 CRS has registered more than 4,200 Afghans fleeing the Taliban. Since 2010, more than 15,000 individuals have resettled in San Antonio as permanent residents. They legally work, pay taxes, and contribute to the vitality of San Antonio. Their children attend school and will become our future doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc. After five years, most apply for U.S. citizenship. CRS is the only independent nonprofit agency that works exclusively to promote the successful community integration of legally resettled refugees.