Western NY Blog
From Fleeing the Taliban to Finding Refuge in Rochester, NY
Fleeing the Taliban and becoming a refugee shattered the life Samandar built in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He grew up in a home filled with love, guided by faith and the values his parents lived by every day. Inspired by their dedication, Samandar set his sights on becoming a doctor one day. But when the Taliban seized…
Read MoreSurviving the Guerrilla: A Colombian Refugee Mother’s Journey to Belonging
In a small town in Cesar, Colombia, Rubiela’s childhood was filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of family. But even the most cherished moments could not shield her from the horrors of war—forcing her to flee and rebuild her life as a refugee in Rochester, NY. She was just a child when armed men…
Read MoreBe Still, God has a Calling for Us
Webster Methodist Good Neighbor Team – Jane and Jay’s Experience When we ask the Lord for a way to serve, opportunities will come. Jane Hamway, her husband, and their young children were curious about volunteer opportunities they could experience together as a family. During a mission moment at their church, Eric Lintala (Community Engagement Manager)…
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