New American Pathways CEO Paedia Mixon joined current CRSA Chair Jim Neal for a conversation about the origins and success of the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies (CRSA) on the ‘Successful Nonprofits‘ podcast. We were so happy to be included as part of this conversation. Coalition building is vitally important in the nonprofit world, and …
It’s a new year, which for many of us brings resolutions or new commitments to form habits, make changes, and give back. If you’ve made a commitment to volunteer in your community this year, we can help! While we are looking forward to rebuilding the refugee resettlement in the coming months, we have current volunteer …
This month’s thought leader piece is by New American Pathways CEO, Paedia Mixon. She reflects on the past four years and looks ahead to our newest task- rebuilding the United States’ Refugee Resettlement Program in the Biden Administration. This week Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office. It is a historic moment for our country. …
It goes without saying that 2020 has not been without its challenges. Refugees and immigrants have been some of the hardest hit by COVID-19. Many have lost their jobs and with each day we learn of new needs and challenges facing our friends in Atlanta’s refugee and immigrant community. This time of COVID-19 has resulted in …
This month’s thought leader piece is written by Dr. Gulshan Harjee, a Founder of the Clarkston Community Health Clinic. In 1979, Tanzanian-born Gulshan Harjee turned her dreams into a reality by immigrating to America and attending medical school. Years later, she sold her thriving primary care practice to better serve marginalized and immigrant communities with …
Each year, New American Pathways collects and distributes holiday gifts to children served by our agency. This is made possible because of donations made by the New American Pathways Community! Last year, we collected a record number of gifts for over 600 children with a value of almost $12,000. We receive donations from schools, volunteers, …
This month’s Thought Leader article is written by Mike Iverson, the new chair of New AP’s Board of Directors. Mike is the CEO of Trillium Financial and has been volunteering with New American Pathways for the past seven years. We are grateful for the time he has given to helping refugees and Georgia thrive! The …
For this month’s Thought Leader piece, we are sharing the words from many New AP staff, volunteers, clients and friends on why they are voting this year, what will be on their minds when they vote, and why it is important to them. Our reasons may be different, but we all have this in common- …
We are excited to feature Sam DiSimone for this month’s volunteer spotlight. Sam has been volunteering at New AP for several years and we are so grateful for his dedication and passion for service. Sam and Mohamad, a former refugee from Burma, have been partnered together for English at Home tutoring for nearly two years. …
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This month’s Thought Leader piece is written by Khadija Barati, a new United States Citizen. Originally from Afghanistan, Khadija and her two daughters resettled in Atlanta through the Special Immigrant Visa program in 2014. Khadija previously served with the United States Military in Afghanistan prior to fleeing the country for her and her family’s safety. …