/hoon - tohs/ In Spanish, it means together in the same place or together at the same time. In Austin, we’re both.
/ˈjəntō/ In English, it means a grouping or a club, made famous by Ben Franklin’s Junto, or Leather Apron Club, which was established in 1727 for the mutual improvement of it’s members. Austin is home to numerous volunteers and professionals committed to improving the lives of immigrants and refugees.
The JuntosProject is a platform that provides a common digital infrastructure and set of processes for a group of websites with a singular objective: connect Immigrant and refugee populations with the critical services they need.. Focused on a specific city with a high immigrant and refugee demographic, each website is developed and managed by a high school student with a passion for human rights and a desire to help immigrants and refugees. JuntosProject sites are more than directories or resource hubs, they deliver information about critical services to immigrants and refugees on their terms. Learn more about JuntosProject
JuntosProject sites are directories of local information and local resources for immigrants and refugees. The Juntos team collects information that is helpful to immigrants and refugees from online and community resources for inclusion on this website.
All information provided on this website is public domain.
The accuracy or completeness of information provided on this website is not guaranteed. This website does not offer legal services or advice, and the Juntos team are not attorneys or advisors. No information on this website should be construed as legal counsel, advice, recommendations, or suggestions.
If you are seeking legal advice, contact an attorney.
JuntosProject sites do not request, record, capture or use user information. Information submitted via our suggestions form is evaluated solely for the purpose of offering that information to users of this website. Inclusion or exclusion of any information on this website is the sole discretion of the JuntosProject.
The sole mission of JuntosProject sites is to provide immigrants and refugees with helpful information. This website generates no revenue whatsoever. Should you wish to support the JuntosProject, please share the site with an immigrant or refugee, or consider volunteering or donating to one of these humanitarian organizations.
David P Gibson
JuntosProject Founder and Developer
JuntosDFW.org Developer
David developed JuntosDFW.org and the JuntosProject after working with humanitarian organizations that support immigrants and seeing a critical need. He conducted extensive research in the community and on the web to gather information about immigrant-friendly critical service providers. David is currently recruiting and training high school students to launch JuntosProject sites in other cities.. He is passionate about human rights, especially the challenges faced by immigrants.
David is a DFW area high school senior. He serves as a docent and junior board president at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum (DHHRM) and teaches ESL through Gateway of Grace. In addition to his high school courses, David has taken courses on history, immigration, and political philosophy at UNT, OSU, and Lake Forest College. You can reach David by email at juntosdfw@gmail.com or follow him on twitter @JuntosDFW.
Tadiwa “TG” Barwa
JuntosHOU.org Developer
TG is a high school senior and researched content for JuntosHOU.org. He works to make immigrant-friendly services more accessible through extensive local and online research. TG is the son of an immigrant family that moved to America from Zimbabwe in 2004, and as such has personal experiences with the challenges that immigrant families often face and is passionate about helping immigrants navigate life in America.
TG is active in his High School’s Ethics Bowl and is passionate about academics.
Rishi Chapati
JuntosProject Coding Contributor
Rishi is a high school senior. Over the summer of 2023, Rishi developed code to assist JuntosProject in capturing resources for immigrants and refugees as it expands into new cities. Rishi is presently working to merge this app into the JuntosProject stack integration. As the son of immigrants who came to the United States seeking better opportunities, Rishi is eager to help other immigrant families find the same opportunities.
Rishi competes in his school’s academic decathlon and is passionate about computer science.