International Connections of Houston (ICH) is a non-profit organization which serves as a
meeting point for networking through informative programs, activities and discussion groups. We invite members to
share their global experiences. If you are living in the United States as an expatriate or have repatriated to the United
States after living abroad and you desire to connect with others who have had similar experiences, ICH welcomes you.
ICH also affords opportunities to get to know Houston, its history, culture and environment.
Mission Statement
To connect, educate and empower members who have lived or are living an international experience.
Our Vision
• To provide an educational and social forum for people in Houston who are interested in international and inter-
cultural issues.
• To provide scholarship funds to student(s) who are pursuing an education with an international orientation.
• To promote involvement in the local community and to foster global friendships.
Community Development
International Connections of Houston impacts the community by:
• Working with area multi-national corporations to provide financial support for local charities and community
service projects.
• Awarding ICH Scholarships to assist students interested in studying abroad or foreign students who wish to study
in the United States.
Focus on Family Concerns
International Connections of Houston seeks to impact the family through our focus on:
• Issues concerning mobile families in the 21st Century
• Cultural sensitivities and language issues
• Common reactions to relocating
• Development of career and voluntary opportunities
meeting point for networking through informative programs, activities and discussion groups. We invite members to
share their global experiences. If you are living in the United States as an expatriate or have repatriated to the United
States after living abroad and you desire to connect with others who have had similar experiences, ICH welcomes you.
ICH also affords opportunities to get to know Houston, its history, culture and environment.
Mission Statement
To connect, educate and empower members who have lived or are living an international experience.
Our Vision
• To provide an educational and social forum for people in Houston who are interested in international and inter-
cultural issues.
• To provide scholarship funds to student(s) who are pursuing an education with an international orientation.
• To promote involvement in the local community and to foster global friendships.
Community Development
International Connections of Houston impacts the community by:
• Working with area multi-national corporations to provide financial support for local charities and community
service projects.
• Awarding ICH Scholarships to assist students interested in studying abroad or foreign students who wish to study
in the United States.
Focus on Family Concerns
International Connections of Houston seeks to impact the family through our focus on:
• Issues concerning mobile families in the 21st Century
• Cultural sensitivities and language issues
• Common reactions to relocating
• Development of career and voluntary opportunities
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| Photo by Apple Gidley |
The activities of International Connections of Houston are made possible, in part, through the generosity of the
following local businesses:
• Moira Holden - Realtor and Certified Relocation Specialist: www.moiraholden.com
• Options Resource & Career Center: www.optionshouston.com
• Jackie Verity - Career Coach: www.jackieverity.com/
• Clay Poe - Interconex, Inc: www.interconex.com
following local businesses:
• Moira Holden - Realtor and Certified Relocation Specialist: www.moiraholden.com
• Options Resource & Career Center: www.optionshouston.com
• Jackie Verity - Career Coach: www.jackieverity.com/
• Clay Poe - Interconex, Inc: www.interconex.com
