Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine, many of whom are being forced to flee their homes. We deplore the tragic loss of life, enormous human suffering and destruction. We pray for their safety and for a quick resolution. New American Pathways has a long history of resettling refugees from Ukraine to Atlanta. If …
For this month’s thought leader piece, Yehimi Cambrón shares her story of being a DACAmented artist, activist, public speaker, and entrepreneur in Atlanta. She immigrated to the US with her family when she was seven, leaving San Antonio Villalongín, a small town in Michoacán, México. Cambrón’s work elevates the stories of immigrants, celebrates their humanity, …
For this month’s thought leader piece, Kevin Abel reflects on continuing to be an advocate for Georgia’s refugees and immigrants. Kevin Abel was a founding member of New American Pathway’s Board of Directors, serving as Vice Chair of the Board as well as chairing and serving on both the Advancement and Civic Engagement committees. He …
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For this month’s Thought Leader piece, Yilkal Ademe reflects on his journey to the United States, building a life with his family in Georgia, becoming a leader in his community, and becoming a US citizen this year! I am Yilkal Asres. Born in Ethiopia, and an asylee in the United States since the middle of …
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For this month’s Thought Leader piece, New American Pathways Immigration Services Manager, Whitney Kweskin, reflects on the challenges of the United States Immigration System and the ways in which the New AP Immigration team are expanding and evolving to support a growing number of new Americans. New American Pathways has been established as one of …
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October 26th, 2021 New American Pathways remains on the frontlines of welcoming Afghan nationals to Georgia and we have been blown away by the outpouring of support we have received from the community. Over the next several months, we expect to welcome hundreds of new Americans arriving with Special Immigrant Visas and refugee or humanitarian …
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New American Pathways volunteers Lily and Evie know how to rally their community to support a good cause, and this summer they poured their hearts into raising money to fund backpacks filled with school supplies for over 240 students in our Bright Futures Afterschool Program. The team of sisters got involved with New AP after …
For this month’s thought leader piece, we met with John Arnold, Sr. Housing Manager of the Welcome Co-op, to talk about Afghanistan relief and resettlement efforts as a collaborative effort in Atlanta. John has served refugees in his work for the past 25 years, including serving as the Programs Director for World Relief in Atlanta …
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