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Offered refuge by the United States, 24-year-old Nelson Versailles Rieu is now serving his new country in the Air Force, where his patriotic spirit caught the attention of the Commander in Chief himself.

In the face of a brutal war—and the anti-refugee agendas pushed by some politicians—resilient Syrians are enduring the unimaginable and generous communities are taking them in. Here are 10 moments from 2016 that gave us a glimpse of the best of humanity.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Atlanta is thrilled to announce that two of our very own—Kaycie Pitts and Jennifer Potts—have been named as part of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Atlanta ‘30 under 30’ Class of 2021!

Thanks to a growing partnership with Summit Journeys, monthly outdoor excursions are core to youth engagement at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Utah, especially for teens working hard to integrate into a new education system and build social connections. The outings offer the chance to try something new while learning essential skills and having fun.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Louisville offers a variety of internship opportunities throughout the year. Learn more about current postings and the application process here.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Dallas is committed to bringing our refugee clients from harm to home. As a part of that commitment, we provide them with necessities – such as clothing and household items – they will need to start rebuilding their lives here. To do this, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ relies on donated items from community partners that are passed into the hands of our clients free of charge either through our Donation Center or other donation events.

Thank you Medical Teams International for providing free dental services for participants in the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s anti-trafficking program! Learn more about the Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN) and opportunities to support survivors.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Charlottesville and Richmond are Recruiting for AmeriCorps Members

Private donations contribute greatly to the success of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s work. Although we receive state and federal funding for initial resettlement and employment services, the assistance we provide to refugee families beyond their first few months in the U.S. would not be possible without community support.