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Economic Empowerment: Tough Questions Series

March 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Economic Empowerment: Tough Questions Series
A man standing at a pizza oven.

In order to become self-sufficient, the majority of new arrivals need to find a job pretty quickly. Chances are, that job is going to be entry-level while they work on their English skills and acclimate to their new surroundings.

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Everything is New: One Refugee Family’s Adjustment after Eight Months in Chicago

March 26, 2024

Originally from Syria, Yaser, Mervat, and their three kids came to Chicago eight months ago after fleeing their country and…

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Two men carrying furniture.

Refugee Resettlement: Tough Questions Series

March 22, 2024

It’s important to understand that the majority of people who go into this work are compassionate, caring people. They want to help. They want to do everything possible to ensure that our new arrivals succeed.

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Miles for Refugees: Q&A with Sara Cullen-Fong

March 20, 2024

Ever year PTR feels like a family reunion—in the best way! It’s always great to set a lofty fundraising and riding goal, work up to it, and then get to see the community that forms along the way. Every year my team gets a little bit bigger, and hopefully our impact does too.

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Prayer for Haiti: A map of Haiti.

Prayer for Haiti

March 18, 2024

Haiti is in the midst of an escalating humanitarian crisis as gang violence spirals in the country. According to the…

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A nun in New York ready to build her empire of hope.

Cabrini: An Empire of Hope

March 15, 2024

Mother Cabrini began by establishing catechism classes and schooling for the children. On the first day, she enrolled 200 children.

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How Refugees Pursue Their Dreams through Workforce Development: Prapa’s Story

March 10, 2024

Last year our workforce development team helped over 600 refugees and other immigrants find jobs. Each job placement represents a…

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