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Lorri Haden
Lorri Haden  ·  United States

Representing Asylum

A lawyer describes one woman's legal journey to asylum
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Lanell Stedman  ·  United States

I'll Never Get Over Watching That Plane Land

How bringing refugees to America and giving them work builds a North Dakota community
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Julie Robinson  ·  United States

RISE-ing Voices

A Librarian Makes English Accessible to Newcomers
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Maggie  ·  United States
Tracy Dunn edited
Tracy Dunn  ·  United States

The Delights of the Classroom

A school teacher describes her experiences teaching English to children of refugees, and the unexpected joys that come with it.
Kristin Selby
Kristin Selby  ·  United States

Financial Independence Through Farming

A farming training program offers sustainability and employment for newcomers
Katie Moran
Katie Moran  ·  United States

A Hub of Giving

Local communities can make a difference in re-housing newcomers and creating a home
Olivia Marshall
Olivia Marshall  ·  United States
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Amy Ulrickson  ·  United States

Regaining a Sense of Self and Individuality

Matthew House combats isolation and provides a sense of accomplishment through a student-led education curriculum
Claire Peterson
Claire Peterson  ·  United States

Volunteer Commitment and Community Buy-in is the Key to a Refugee’s Success

“Ask us how to help! We will find a place for you. There are so many things people could do for us.”
Sarah Kolsto1
Sarah Kolsto  ·  United States

Volunteers: The Key to Successful Refugee Integration

“I want volunteers who are going to be advocates for our families and to do this work for their whole lives.”
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Lauren Weinhold  ·  United States

Hard Work is Heart Work

Kansas City’s biggest resettlement agency welcomes newcomers with warm homes and hope for integration
Hilary Cohen
Hilary Cohen Singer  ·  United States
Sarah Merwin
Sarah Merwin  ·  United States
Ryan Hudnell
Ryan Hudnell  ·  United States

I See You, I Want to Know You

How Refugees Weave Color into Our Communities
Leisa McDonald Executive Director
Leisa McDonald  ·  United States

Matthew House Creates Community Where Community is Missing

Leisa McDonald and Her Welcome Teams Fill the Gaps with Friendship and Housing
Elwaad Samatar
Elwaad Samatar  ·  United States

Advocacy through Storytelling

A college student uses her voice to fight for others
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