A Tragic Journey
This heartbreaking story is typical of the stories we hear from immigrants who have fled their homes in Central America and made it to the United States. Trigger Warni
READ FULL STORYOn September 29, President Biden set the
READ FULL STORYThe U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is joining other refugee resettlement and policy org
READ FULL STORYWe are proud to introduce the speakers for our upcoming webinar: Examining Continued Protection Concerns for Rohingya Refugees on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Speakers:
READ FULL STORYThis heartbreaking story is typical of the stories we hear from immigrants who have fled their homes in Central America and made it to the United States. Trigger Warni
READ FULL STORYFor Johnston-based NorthPoint Church, hospitality and welcoming the stranger are core values. The church co-sponsored its second family this month - mom, dad and five children from the Democratic Repu
READ FULL STORYThis spring we are gearing up to welcome large numbers of refugee arrivals. President Biden has pledged to raise the number of refugees admitted to the United States from 15,000 to
READ FULL STORYSisters Furaha and Mukanoheli, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, work and learn side by side in our FARM (Fostering Agriculture among Refugee Mentees) program. "I like it, we use
READ FULL STORYFor Malicia, this past Valentine’s Day was bittersweet. She has fond memories of Valentines with her husband, Furaha: “He would always bring me a flower and take me ou
READ FULL STORYAn interview with one of our newest neighbors. Rustom is a 27 year old who came to the U.S. from Iraq
READ FULL STORYA new USCRI art class is building community connections and nurturing creativity. The eight student artists range in age from 13 to 7
READ FULL STORYThere were no color guards, singers, judges, or extended family and friends, but USCRI client Fardusa could not have been more proud to have passed the test and become a U.S. citizen!
READ FULL STORYBelow is the story of two refugees, Volodymyr and Philip, whose paths intertwined this year. Their touching story shows how our lives are enriched when we reach out and we
READ FULL STORYIt is easy to understand why refugees want to settle in Des Moines. This vibrant Midwestern city stands out as a place where people from far-flung parts of the world can find security, community, and
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