The Georgia legislative session officially began on January 13th, and this month’s thought leader, David Schaefer, is here to shed light on the policies currently being addressed that affect refugees and immigrants. As Vice President of Research and Policy at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, David plays a key role in integrating the organization’s […]
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As New American Pathways celebrates 10 years of thriving and supporting Georgia’s refugee and immigrant communities, we take pride in being recognized as a pillar in the refugee resettlement space, both locally and nationally. Despite the accolades, we find ourselves navigating a period of ambiguity, with changes to immigration policy expected in the months ahead.
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This month is the time of year where many of us consider what we are grateful for. As I reflect on this season, I think about how grateful I am for the tradition of welcome in our country. The Refugee Act of 1980 began the refugee resettlement program, creating an avenue to welcome newcomers to
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Happy 10th Anniversary to New American Pathways! In recognition of this milestone, this month’s Thought Leaders are New AP’s inaugural Board Chair Adriana Varela and our current Board Chair Mitika Leblois. Ten years ago, Refugee Family Services (RFS) and Refugee Resettlement & Immigrations Services of Atlanta (RRISA) formed a successful merger created to strengthen the
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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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