Regional information

Refugee location

According to The Associated Press, and The News & Observer on Sept. 7, here is a breakdown of some states harboring refugees:

Alabama: about 5,380 in shelters, 20,000 elsewhere
Arizona: 576
Arkansas: at least 60,000
Colorado: 200 at former Lowry AFB
Connecticut: about 400 in New Haven
Florida: 778 in shelters
Illinois: more than 1,000
Indiana: about 800
Kansas: fewer than 1,000
Kentucky: about 600
Lousisiana: more than 53,000
- Needs computers, see below.
Michigan: more than 250
Mississippi: more than 17,000
Missouri: about 1,500
New Mexico: 40-50 at Albuquerque Convention Center
North Carolina: A state phone line for financial donations is at (888) 835-9966. More than 1,100 refugees, includes:
- Charlotte shelter(s)
- Raleigh: About 400 in shelter in Raleigh. To offer housing to someone staying in a Wake County shelter, call (919) 212-9595. Donations of goods are being accepted Sept. 7-8 at 220 Swinburne between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Requested items are: toys and children's books, pet food, clothing and gift cards for adults.
Ohio: at least 470 individuals and 73 families
Oklahoma: about 1,500
South Carolina: at least 500 families
Texas: about 240,000
Utah: 583 around Salt Lake City
Virgina: 879 with friends or relatives
West Virginia: about 350
Washington, D.C.: about 290