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Meet Ivan Gant, our first UHP/OIRS client. From Ukraine to Los Angeles, Ivan navigated uncertainty, language barriers, and cultural shifts to rebuild his life in a new country. Through it all, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ was there to provide guidance, resources, and real, transformative support. Today, Ivan is a professional actor, DJ, and event host—with big dreams of starring in leading roles and performing on major stages. His journey is a testament to resilience and determination, and urges everyone to keep moving forward. "Everything changes if you are ready to change your life."

After dedicating 20 years of service to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in all, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Virginia Executive Director Harriet Kuhr announced she would retire at the end of 2024. We sat down with her for an interview in December to get some final reflections on refugee resettlement in Charlottesville and her impactful nonprofit career.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Silver Spring extends a warm welcome to our newest cohort of interns! 

There are many ways to get involved with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s work in Los Angeles.

There are many ways to get involved in ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s work in Garden City.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ LA welcomes new AmeriCorps member to the Early Employment Program: Krista Lupas.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) in Utah is pleased to present its 2024 Community Impact Report, providing a summary of accomplishments and supports provided to refugees and new Americans in Utah between October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

On June 22nd, 2023 the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Boise hosted an Open House for local community members to get to know the structure of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Boise better. With over 80 guests, people could meet members of each team and learn about the specific projects each department works on. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Boise is grateful for everyone who came out, and looks forward to continuous connections!