Volunteer Story
Julie Robinson · United States
RISE-ing Voices
A Librarian Makes English Accessible to Newcomers
Maggie · United States
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 · United States
Financial Independence Through Farming
A farming training program offers sustainability and employment for newcomers
Jack Kohlman · United States
Katie Moran · United States
A Hub of Giving
Local communities can make a difference in re-housing newcomers and creating a home
Edman · United States
Joan Kelley · Canada
Olivia Marshall · United States
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 · 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 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.”
Lauren Weinhold · United States
Hard Work is Heart Work
Kansas City’s biggest resettlement agency welcomes newcomers with warm homes and hope for integration
Nesma Soliman · Egypt
Nigeria
Learning Empathy through a New Language
How a second language can teach you cultural literacy and how other people think
Hilary Cohen Singer · United States
Sarah Merwin · United States
Ryan Hudnell · United States
I See You, I Want to Know You
How Refugees Weave Color into Our Communities
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 · United States
Advocacy through Storytelling
A college student uses her voice to fight for others
Jean-Michel · Switzerland
Community: Where We Learn From Each Other
A Swiss Immigrant Serves Refugees With Love.