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̽��ѡ's Warm Welcome equips refugee families for Utah winter
In October, more than 200 newly arrived refugees received winter wear as part of the ̽��ѡ in Salt Lake City’s Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
2024 States Lay the Foundation Summit
The 2024 States Lay the Foundation Summit explored the stories that bring us together to introduce, advocate for, enact, and implement legislation to support refugees and new Americans as they rebuild their lives in the United States.
- Video
- June 18, 2024
̽��ѡ Atlanta staff shine at North American Refugee Health Conference
In June, the ̽��ѡ in Atlanta’s Community Health Response Manager, Dr. Omar Aziz, was invited to present at the annual North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC), held in Cleveland, Ohio. The NARHC is recognized as the preeminent conference destination for healthcare and resettlement professionals working with refugee populations, with approximately 700 attendees from across the continent.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Mandy Patinkin's conversation with Syrian refugee Shadi Ismail
Mandy Patinkin, ̽��ѡ Ambassador, talked with Syrian refugee and new U.S. citizen Shadi Ismail on Instagram Live about why voting matters and the refugee resettlement experience in the U.S. This year, Shadi voted for the first time as an American citizen, casting his ballot in the 2020 presidential election.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Tallahassee community rallies to support young refugees
This summer, the ̽��ѡ in Tallahassee launched a new, volunteer-led Youth program to help middle-and high-school refugee students from the Democratic Republic of Congo learn English and better adjust to their new home. The response from community members has been incredible!
- Announcement
- January 20, 2023
In the news: Refugee youth in Seattle make connections through climbing
REI features our innovative program helping refugee youth build skills and confidence to achieve their goals. Check it out!
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Student support volunteers expand opportunities for refugee students
The education team at the ̽��ѡ (̽��ѡ) in Salt Lake City supports refugees and new Americans through early education, college and career readiness, and adult education!
- Announcement
- February 1, 2024
The ̽��ѡ Takes Refugee Youth Roller Skating
“In past months, the ̽��ѡ in Silver Spring Youth Team organized a trip for refugee youth to go roller skating at the Lanham Skate Center. Of the 17 middle and high school students, the majority had never been roller skating before and were excited to try a new activity...”
- Announcement
- February 10, 2023
Dr. Edna: Refugee. Doctor. Humanitarian Hero.
Dr. Edna Patricia Gomez is a gynecologist who works for the ̽��ѡ in Cúcuta, Colombia. She left Venezuela in 2018 with her family as the country spiraled into a profound socio-economic crisis. Today, Dr. Edna helps other Venezuelans in Colombia with screening and treatment for the coronavirus, while also providing women's health services. "Medicine is the best," she says of her profession. "It’s hopeful.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
It's Back To School for Refugee Youth in NY and NJ
The ̽��ѡ’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.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022