This month’s thought leader piece is written by Luke Anh Nguyen. Anh has worked at the Census Bureau, Atlanta Region, as a Partnership Specialist and Data Dissemination Specialist since 2008. His work involves in providing Census data presentation and training workshops to a wide range of Census customers, responding to data inquiries, raising public awareness […]
America’s Legacy of Open Doors Read More »
Punam Pradhan is a School Liaison at New AP and came to the United States as a refugee in 2014. She is married with 8-year-old twins and her family was resettled by New AP.
The Open Doors of Citizenship Read More »
This month we are highlighting three incredible volunteers who have taken on a big task here at New American Pathways- our clothing and basic needs closets.
Volunteer Spotlight- Clothing and Basic Needs Closet Team Read More »
This year our AmeriCorps Project Rise cohort took the time to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King and how we amplify his ideals through our service as AmeriCorps members and at New AP.
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. King Read More »
Over the years we have been fortunate to have many incredible partners in our work in helping refugees and Georgia thrive.
Volunteer Spotlight- Bonnie Kallenberg and Finders Keepers Consignment Read More »
This month’s thought leader piece is by New AP Board Member, John Pinkard. John joined the New American Pathways’ Board of Directors in 2018. He has volunteered with the Clarkston community since 2012 through All Saints’ Episcopal Church and currently facilitates a Saturday morning tutoring group open to New American Pathways volunteers and All Saints’ parishioners. John currently works in the McDonald’s Division at Coca-Cola and is a co-founder of the Curren Foundation which is dedicated to raising awareness for paraneoplastic syndrome.
Multiple Paths to Generosity Read More »
Refugees are brave. They have to be. They are forced to leave behind everything and everyone they know for an uncertain future. After a perilous journey and an excruciatingly long stay in a refugee camp, even life in the relative safety of the United States requires courage.
A Brave Path for Five Years Read More »
It is a difficult time. Strict restrictions on asylum have been imposed and we are looking at a possible presidential determination in the next two weeks setting the number of refugees allowed in the US to zero or the very low numbers of 10-15,000. World Relief Atlanta will no longer be resettling refugees and so many of its gifts to our community will be lost for now.
Coming Together and Making a Difference Read More »
We asked some of our middle school students in our Bright Futures Afterschool Program the question: “Why is education important to you?” Below are their responses. We are so proud of our students, they are working hard to acheive great things!
Why Education is Important Read More »
We are so very grateful for the many volunteers who serve regularly in our afterschool program. This month we would like to highlight Lynda Douglass. Lynda began serving in our afterschool program this year, and in a short time has become an integral part of our community.
Volunteer Spotlight: Lynda Douglass Read More »