In order to help those we serve, and those who serve along side us, be better informed and engaged about all aspects of the November 2016 election, our civic engagement team, with support from our English as a Second Language coordinator, have put together a simple, non-partisan guide to the ballot measures that will be […]
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Over the past year, many supporters have come forward to ask how they can help support new arrivals who have been affected by the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Here is an updated version of a post we originally created in the fall of 2015 to better explain how you can help where you live. Q: How is
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For all new Americans, the first few days after arrival here are tough, and adjusting to a new life in a new country can be difficult. One thing that can make a huge difference, though, is being welcomed by a community that is excited to see new neighbors arrive. Over the past year, Asad Tabchi
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Social Media Intern Isamar Vega-Rodriguez took a break from her regular work to learn about the efforts that go into welcoming a newly arriving family. As the Social Media Intern, I recently had the privilege of stepping out of the office with the intent to do something different; something every New American Pathways staff member,
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“I enjoy helping so many refugees apply for jobs.I remember a time with one of our Syrian clients. She is a mom in her forties, and when I took her to take the exam to get her driver’s license it was the first time using a computer, and the wonderful thing was that she was able to pass that exam, being her first
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Back to school season is right around the corner! What better way to make sure our youth get off to a great start than by donating a backpack, or two, filled with supplies to get them ready for a great year? Last year, our students improved by an average 5.8 reading levels – more than
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Applications are now open for the Young Women’s Leadership Program. Students may find the application here. All applications must be turned in by August 1, 2016.
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World Refugee Day, celebrated on June 20th every year, encompasses hundreds of celebrations across the world. To keep the events connected, each year’s celebration presents a theme, and this year it is “#WithRefugees” – a call to all of us to show our support for refugees arriving in our communities. But being #WithRefugees doesn’t just
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“Reflecting on my work with refugees, I’m reminded that every person has the capacity to excel in certain things. Having served with an organization that educates refugees, I know the work that we do gives them an opportunity to develop their capacity to excel,” states Karl Widjojo. After a year of service in our Bright
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