MYTH OR FACT?

Dena Dyer, Community Liaison, CFS

Myth or fact?

Refugee camps are temporary

places of shelter.

Fact: The average stay in a

refugee camp is seven years.

Myth or fact?

Refugees don’t pay taxes.

Fact: Refugees end up paying $7

per dollar that’s spent on helping

them resettle.

Myth or fact?

Refugees are potential terrorists.

Fact: Refugees have to go

through numerous interviews and

background checks.

Myth or fact?

Refugees get a “free ride.”

Fact: Most refugees become self-

sufficient soon after arrival.

Myth or fact?

Working with refugees is

depressing.

Fact: At CFS, we wear a lot of

hats—but we have a lot of fun!