Posts Tagged ‘U.S.’
Trauma Revisited: Refugee Detentions Stoke Fear
“Being a refugee is not a privilege … Nobody wants to be a refugee,” says Edward Mosantu. He speaks from experience. In 1997, Edward fled violence and instability in DR Congo, seeking safety and stability as a refugee in South Africa before moving to the U.S. on the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program. Today, he works as…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Immigration Myths Debunked
Immigration has always been a hot topic in our country’s political landscape — even more so during an election year.
Read More2023 Annual Report
We are proud to share and celebrate all that was achieved in 2023 as we walked alongside new neighbors.
Read MoreWhy We Welcome: The Hope We Feel
Hear how Prawin experiences hope in Jesus!
Read MoreWhy We Welcome: The Joy We See
Read Megan’s experience of joy as she serves new neighbors!
Read MoreWhy We Welcome: The Gift of Giving
Hear why Pastor Paul, from Thurston County, welcomes people into his church’s community!
Read MoreWhy We Welcome
We’re kicking off our “Why We Welcome” series with a special message from Pastor Ev, our community partner!
Read MoreFrom Asylum Seeker to Executive Director: Medard Ngueita’s Immigration Story
Medard Ngueita knows he is part of a story. Not one written in ink or on paper, but a story written over years and decades. Read his story.
Read MoreFriendly Soil
243 years ago, a vision for America was penned in our founding documents, couched in the truth that all are created equal and deserving of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Read MorePresidential Determination
Late Friday night, President Trump signed the annual presidential determination of the maximum number of refugees who could be resettled to the United States in the upcoming fiscal year. The number, 18,000, is historically low.
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