Blog → June 22, 2022
Northeast News: World Refugee Day celebration brings together the stories of a diverse community
The Kansas City Community Programs team participated in their local World Refugee Day celebration. Andrea Buley, Community Program Coordinator, was quoted by Northeast News in their coverage of the event: “We tell the stories of refugees. We are trying to change perception so we can change reception… We want refugees to be seen.”
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