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Meet two teenagers from Afghanistan, Rahima and Ziauddin, who have brought extra energy, charisma, and enthusiasm to their family’s journey of adjustment.

For as long as he can remember, 10-year-old Yousif has shared a passion for baking with his mother. The two are a dynamic duo in the kitchen, making traditional Iraqi dishes and sweets to help them savor memories of their homeland.

For the second year in a row the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Wichita has hosted their Holiday Giving Tree. This year, 63 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ families we able to receive gifts donated by sponsors from the Wichita community.

From October through the end of December 2021, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in NJ has increasingly helped move in and prepare apartments for arrivals, including Afghan families.

This past November, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ joined with community partners and leaders in Dallas to share a Thanksgiving meal with refugee families.

On April 6th, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, in partnership with Play-well TEKnologies and Peer to Peer, brought 155 students and family members to the University of Maryland for a morning of LEGO-inspired learning. This was the second time that ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Silver Spring has had the opportunity to team-up with Play-Well TEKnologies to host a community building event for recently resettled families. “The Play-Well team uses the universal language of fun! Participants ranged from babies to grandparents, all excited to explore a new place and imagine a future at UMD.

This report traces the challenges that Iraqi families in Anbar displaced by the war against Islamic State (ISIS) face as they attempt to return home.

This is a time for fresh starts, starting over and new beginnings. We here at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Missoula have been fortunate to be with so many families while they experience new beginnings and so many "firsts."

José Guevara, originally from Venezuela and owner/operator of his family's businesse, Yibane Cleaning Services, is working withthe ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Salt Lake City’s microenterprise development program on plans for expansion!

Over 70 community sponsors worked to fulfill wish lists for 110 newly arrived refugee families and individuals this holiday season during our annual holiday gift drive, Light One Candle.