By Patty Lane, Maureen Cavanaugh
and Peggy Pico
As European Union ministers hold emergency talks Monday on the migration crisis, the search for a new home remains a big question for millions of Syrians who are fleeing from their war-torn country.
President Barack Obama announced Thursday the United States will accept at least 10,000 Syrian refugees next year.
San Diego resettles 2,700 refugees annually. Many of their experiences are similar, whether they are from Syria or any other country.
Catholic Charities helps refugees start their new life in San Diego County through its Refugee and Immigration Services Department.
Resettlement Director Robert Moser told KPBS that once a person or family fled their home from persecution of war or religion, the reality of how they’re going to live, stay together and maintain their culture becomes a concern.
The organization helps provide refugee assistance, find gainful employment, develop their English skills, find them housing and acculturate them to their new surroundings.
Moser joined Midday Edition Monday to discuss resettling refugees in San Diego County. Listen to the segment here.