My name is Jessica Reyes, for over five years I’ve had the privilege of working at Gordon Food Service, the largest family-operated broad-line food distribution company in North America. I have worn several hats during my time here but currently serve as a member of our North American Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team. As a […]
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I’m Latoya Brown. I spent 20 years as a teacher, mainly working with English as a Second Language (ESOL) students, especially refugees and immigrants. Now, I’m the Education and Youth Manager for after-school programs at four schools in Dekalb County. I’ve been with New American Pathways for just over a year, which feels like a
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My name is Whitney Kweskin, and I am the Senior Program Manager for ALIVE (Advocacy, Leadership, Immigration, and Voter Engagement). I am an immigration advocate, and I also oversee the Civic Pathways leadership program, coordinate our participation in the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies’ advocacy efforts, and supervise our voter registration program. I started working
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For nearly a decade now, New American Pathways has been making a real difference in the lives of tens of thousands of refugees and immigrants. As we gear up to celebrate our tenth anniversary, I want to take the time to look back on our inception, the creation of the Pathway model, and highlight our
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Parents as TeachersTM (PAT) is a national, evidence-based home visitation program that promotes a child’s optimal health and development by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers from pregnancy until the child turns three years old. My name is Hira Chhetri, and I arrived in Atlanta in 2008 as a refugee from Bhutan. In 2009, I
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April is National Volunteer Month, celebrating the spirit of service to others. At New American Pathways, our committed community of volunteers and AmeriCorps Members are instrumental in assisting our clients, offering services ranging from interpretation and cultural orientation to aiding with hygiene kits and setting up apartments. AmeriCorps, a National Service Program, aims to improve
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The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Program provides refugee and immigrant women with education and support to build financial stability, economic empowerment, and self-sufficiency. Through a comprehensive approach encompassing courses and support programs, participants can cultivate financial literacy, build English fluency, and develop goal-setting skills. There are opportunities to build credit and achieve career growth, and
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The New Americans Celebration (NAC) is almost here! Every year, the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies (CRSA) and over 500 refugees and immigrants come together on (or near) Valentine’s Day to advocate for legislation that directly benefits their communities and to remind everyone that Georgia Loves Refugees! The NAC is entering its twelfth year of
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