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Maryolga’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land

February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Maryolga’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land

In late December, Maryolga arrived in Chicagoland through the refugee program, seeking safety and a fresh start. She traveled with her 15-year-old daughter and elderly mother, reuniting with her 19-year-old son, who was already in the U.S.  Their journey reflects a broader exodus; since 2014, over 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland due to…

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9 Things You Need to Know About Private Sponsorship

January 24, 2023

On Thursday, January 19th, the Biden Administration announced a new private sponsorship program for refugees called Welcome Corps. Through Welcome…

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A Look into Casework with Quench

January 23, 2023

What do you like about your job? I have a lot of things I like about my job. My job…

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9 Things You Need to Know About Private Sponsorship

January 19, 2023

On Thursday, January 19th, the Biden Administration announced a new private sponsorship program for refugees called Welcome Corps. Through Welcome…

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Heart graphic overlay refugee family dinner table

9 Things You Need to Know About Private Sponsorship

January 19, 2023

On Thursday, January 19th, the Biden Administration announced a new private sponsorship program for refugees called Welcome Corps. Through Welcome…

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Heart graphic overlay refugee family dinner table

9 Things You Need to Know About Private Sponsorship

January 19, 2023

This blog was updated on June 25, 2024. On January 19th, 2023, the Biden Administration announced a new private sponsorship…

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7 Ways to Love Your Neighbor

January 17, 2023

In Rwanda we have a saying — “Ifuni ibagara ubucuti ni akarenge.” This literally means, “a hoe that cultivates friendship…

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