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With new families arriving at a break-neck pace, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Charlottesville has temporarily housed several Afghan families in hotels in Waynesboro. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Volunteers in Waynesboro organized to welcome these families, offering English instruction, outings exploring the community, and friendship.

The family are now rebuilding their lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Refugee Youth Summer Academy is a program designed to help newly arrived students understand and become accustomed to public schools in the U.S. The program works with students of all ages to thrive in a new culture by exposing them to American teaching styles and subjects.

In a warm and generously provided space, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff and clients celebrated the end of 2018 in style.