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Focus on Issues - Refugees & Immigration Support
by (GRTV)
Submitted 10-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
GRTV's Focus on Issues program recently was joined by Raquel Owens, Executive Director at Thrive - A Refugee Support Program and Justice for our Neighbors West Michigan, Dana Doll, Executive Director at Treetops Collective, and Susan Kragt...
Catalyst Radio: Refugees in Crisis
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 03-01-2017 under NEWS
Host Jessica Gladden speaks with Donna Abbott from Bethany Christian Services on the controversial executive orders halting refugee entry into the United States. Aired 2017-02-03. https://grcmc.org/wyce/node/29675/catalyst-radio-refugees-in-crisis...
Learn to support local refugees at "Do Good Well" event
by (WMRECC)
Submitted 02-14-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
In the wake of the recent executive order calling for a temporary halt to the resettlement of refugees, the Refugee Education Center has received hundreds of calls and emails from community members interested in how they can support refugees in our...
Life in a Refugee Camp: From Bhutan to the United States by Posta Dangal
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 12-08-2016 under NONPROFITS
I am Posta. I was born in the country of Bhutan in a small village in Surey. I grew up in Surey. My father passed away when I was one year old. We have five family members in our house. After my father passed away, all the responsibilities were...
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan and Kent District Library partner on refugee and immigration series
by (World Affairs C...)
Submitted 04-12-2016 under NONPROFITS
The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan, in partnership with the Kent District Library, invites the public to join the conversation on this crucial topic that impacts people within our community and around the world with the "The Comin...
Story Matters: Sarafina Kisile, Dorcas Shavani, Salia Georgete describe their friendship
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 09-05-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Story Matters: ZamZam Isack, Khadimala Isack discuss life in Africa, USA
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 09-05-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Story Matters: Tula Khadka discovers key cultural difference between Nepal, USA
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 09-04-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Story Matters: Maryan Mahdi shares mother's rules for life
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Story Matters: Lula Mahdi, shy at first, now has big plans for future
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 08-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...