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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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The Long Road to Citizenship: Prince’s Story
Reflecting on September as the time of year that we celebrate citizenship with #CitizenshipDay, a day inviting, “Americans to reflect…
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Refugee Mental Health: Our Responsibility
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Refugees are less likely to seek treatment than non-refugees, but you can help…
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More than a Job: How Liberty Packaging is Helping Refugees
Founded by Immigrants Jack Fiterman, founder of Liberty Diversified International (LDI), was an immigrant. He wanted to include “Liberty” in the name because it’s…
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A Look into Casework – Serenity Beesley
Read how casework impacted Serenity’s heart towards the most vulnerable. By Kelsey Whaley
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Peace like Breath
These days, peace feels hard to find. International conflicts, ongoing fall-out from COVID-19 and climate disasters can all disrupt our…
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Who Is a Refugee? [and why should you care]
Not everyone who immigrates to the United States comes with the same status. While there is some overlap in terminology,…
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