Refugees are incredible contributors to their communities. We often talk about the economic impact refugees have on our communities, but on this World Refugee Day, we also want to celebrate their cultural and artistic contributions. Metro Atlanta is home to new Americans from a myriad of cultures and we all benefit from the rich diversity …
I am an Iraqi-American. Neither identity outweighs the other, but rather, both are infused within me. Depending on the environment and whom I am interacting with at a given moment, the balance can shift a little to the appropriate one.
Faratiana likes going back to USCIS where she and her husband were sworn in just last year. When people go through their naturalization ceremony, it’s a happy moment.
At our Breaking Bread Volunteer Appreciation Brunch this month, we presented four outstanding volunteers with “Volunteer of the Year” awards. Our recipient of the “Young Path” award, Aqil Merchant, is featured this month. Aqil is a local high school student and was moved by news coverage he saw about the refugee crisis. He wanted to …
This month’s thought leader is Adamou Mohamed. Adamou led the efforts with our national affiliate, Church World Service, for the advocacy trip several of our staff members and community leaders attended earlier this month. Originally from the West African country of Niger, Adamou is the Refugee Community Organizing Coordinator with the Immigration and Refugee Program …
During April, National Volunteer Month, we celebrate our volunteers who donate their precious time in service to helping refugees and Georgia thrive. Below are a few featured New AP volunteers and what they told us about their inspiration for service with us. If you are interested in volunteering at New American Pathways, email volunteerengagement@newamericanpathways.org or …
This month’s volunteer spotlight features Mizzou University, a recent volunteer group with New AP’s Alternative Spring Break Experience. This group of five students chose to spend their traditional spring break learning about the U.S. history of refugee resettlement and immigration, how it relates closely to Clarkston’s history and how these policies directly influence Clarkston’s residents. …
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Be a Mentor! Join our MVP (Mentors for Vocational Pathways) Program and get connected with a refugee or immigrant client who shares your passion for your career field. At least 1 month commitment 2 in-person meetings per month AND communication in between Encourage and support your mentee in achieving his or her goals Provide …
An unprecedented 68 million people, including 25 million refugees, have been forced from their homes around the world. This is the worst refugee crisis in history. With global need at its highest, the Trump administration has dismantled the refugee resettlement program and reversed our nation’s history as a world leader in refugee protection. The administration …
New AP’s Immigration department is holding monthly citizenship workshops for eligible applicants! First, Take this quick quiz to make sure you are eligible, then sign up for a slot at one of our Citizenship Events! 2020 Events February 2020: (CLICK HERE) March 2020: (CLICK HERE) April 2020: (CLICK HERE) May 2020: (CLICK HERE) June 2020: …