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Starting School in a New Country: The Journey of Refugee and Immigrant Students
For the more than 100,000 estimated refugee and displaced children in the nation, a new school year isn’t just the start of a new grade. It’s a chance to reclaim stability, rebuild routine and rediscover hope.
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Faith in a New Land: A Story of Immigration, Belonging, and the Local Church
Discover Kimmy’s journey from Vietnam to Chicagoland—a story of immigration, faith, and leadership in the hearts of two welcoming local churches.
Food, Language, Dignity: A Call to Action for Our Community
Piece written by Stephanie Clark, Director of Strategic Engagement Lately, each day feels a bit heavier. I open my news apps not with anticipation, but with a quiet dread—because I already know what I’ll see. Another policy shift that reshapes…
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After 14 Years Apart, a Refugee Family Finds Home Again
In 2011, violence and conflict in South Asia separated Sankar from his family. Forced to flee, he spent six years in a neighboring country, unable to reunite with his loved ones. His children, Ganesh and Parmita, were just eight and…
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