In 1996, I came to the U.S. from my hometown of Kiev, Ukraine to be a translator at the Atlanta Olympic Games. I remember landing in the U.S. and being excited to explore Atlanta and connect with people from around the world. After the Olympics concluded, I wound up staying in Atlanta where I met …
Being involved in the community has been a priority for me over the last two decades of living in Atlanta. My family and I are fortunate to enjoy good health and to be in a stable financial situation, but it is not lost on me that this is not the case for everyone. And it …
After residing for four consecutive years in the United States, I’ve learned the structure of the government, political parties, and most importantly the drastic impact of voting in the election process when it comes to having your thoughts, values, and vision represented. Citizenship plays a crucial role here, otherwise, you are deprived of this ultra-unique …
This month marks one year since the fall of Afghanistan. Twelve months ago, thousands of Afghans were thrust into an impossible situation, rushing to evacuate their country in a moment of complete chaos. Many had to leave family and friends behind to relocate to safety in the United States. They initially lived in tents on …
By: Mirwais Jalalzai “It is my dream of being a professional soccer player one day,” Mohmad said. He is one of the students in New American Pathways’ after school program. All of the club’s players want to be professionals like Leo Messi of Argentine and Cristiano Ronaldo who plays for Manchester United. They’re so excited …
Every year as summer comes to a close, we turn here at New AP to the upcoming school year and the resumption of our after school programs in September. For the 2022-2023 school year, we will have programs at two elementary sites, Jolly Elementary School and International Community School (ISC), as well as one middle …
Padam Giri is a Case Manager and Employment Specialist with New AmericanPathways Resettlement and Resource Navigation (R&RN) program. I came to the United States on April 19, 2010, at midnight with my parents. When we arrived at the Atlanta airport we were welcomed by our Case Manager from World Relief Atlanta. My first year in the …
On June 13 New AP held an informational webinar about the status of Ukrainian parolees, the role of New American Pathways, and how you can help. https://youtu.be/-kQOoH44jz8?t=81 Many topics were covered including the cost of resettlement and what core services are available to parolees. Core services are the services that refugee resettlement agencies are required …
Inés Rodriguez joined New AP in February as the Family Empowerment Department Manager. The concept of family empowerment can mean different things to different regions of the world. At New AP, the Family Empowerment team provides early intervention, family violence prevention, and targeted women’s career development support. Together, Inés and her team are helping new …
We are excited to feature Cindy Zeldin for this month’s volunteer spotlight. Cindy is passionate about volunteering. That’s why when she moved to Atlanta five years ago she joined The Temple, a Reform Jewish congregation in Atlanta dedicated to social justice. Since then, she has dedicated herself to serving others in many ways, including presenting numerous …