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Starting this month, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ offices in San Jose and Turlock/Modesto have teamed up with the federal government to provide virtual orientation services for asylees, replacing in-person orientation services formerly provided at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services asylum office in San Francisco.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Boise will launch a new career pathway open to all — refugee, immigrant, and US born individuals — to upskill and train as industrial sewing technicians.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Boise continues to translate and share community-oriented information about the vaccine, frequently asked questions, and how to schedule appointments for those who are ready and eligible.

When Vivien Jacob came to the United States as a refugee through the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in 1990, little did she know she would one day end up serving as the Director for the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Turlock/Modesto office. The following interview by community engagement outreach intern Perry Fishel takes a look at Vivien's nearly 20-year legacy with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.

Ines who volunteered with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Silver Spring to reunite children with their parents now provides them critical services

Nearly 100 asylum-seekers are arriving daily in Phoenix, fleeing violence and persecution in their home countries for the safety and freedom of the United States. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) and our partner organizations are providing critical humanitarian assistance to these families when they arrive, including food, shelter, and medical assistance.

As part of our staff spotlight series, we'd like to introduce you to our newest Reception and Placement caseworker, Ellie Mercado!

Join the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Boise at one of four block parties to celebrate World Refugee Day, see flyer for more info!

In partnership with the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Small Business Development Center is proud to present our first International Marketplace, a hub of refugee and immigrant-owned businesses to give you the perfect place to #shopsmall, #shoplocal, and #celebrateimmigrants.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) in Arizona commemorates the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The United Nations designated June 26th as it marks when the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishments came into effect in 1987. Yet in 2021, over 30 years later, torture continues to permeate societies around the world, despite torture being an international crime.