This month, we feature the wonderful leadership and staff of Finders Keepers for their dedication to serving the refugee community in so many ways. Bonnie Kallenberg, who is our thought […]
Volunteers of the Month: Finders Keepers Consignment Read More »
The walls of Doris Mukangu’s office are covered in photos of African women in various states of work – farming, carrying heavy burdens, selling in local bazaars, and more. The
Spotlight on Doris Mukangu: Empowering Women Read More »
Can you imagine being a refugee in the process of resettlement for over fifteen years? Francoise Chimalonza, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has experienced it firsthand.
Balancing Motherhood As A Refugee Read More »
While cultures, ethnicities, and religions may vary, one thing is true for people around the world – we all love our children. This basic truth helped our April Volunteer of
Volunteer of the Month: John Bottini Read More »
It was always my dream to have a job in America. The AmeriCorps program has brought my dream to reality. I have been serving as the “Parents as Teachers” AmeriCorps
Rahim’s Path to an American Dream Read More »
Last week, President Trump released his proposed budget for the federal government, which includes cuts or complete shut-downs of many programs that serve communities across the U.S.. Many of the
The President’s Proposed Budget and Resources for Refugees Read More »
This month, our volunteers of the month are the Alternative Spring Break students from Xavier University, a Catholic school located in Cincinnati, Ohio! This group spent two days volunteering in
Volunteers of the Month: Xavier University Alternative Break Group Read More »
Mary Cash, our Volunteer Engagement AmeriCorps member, wrote about creating animal shapes with Mohammed in the afterschool program. New to America and his DeKalb County middle school, Mohammed didn’t speak much.
Maria the Cat, Mohammed the Kid Read More »
A few weeks ago, we accepted three new students from Afghanistan into our afterschool program. These students are all siblings with varying levels of English speaking and reading. They have
Students Rule – On and Off the Field Read More »
Late morning on March 6, 2017, President Trump’s administration released the long-anticipated updated anti-refugee order and travel ban. While the order has some noticeable changes from the original order (see below), it
What the Second Executive Order Means for Refugees Read More »
Join us Saturday, November 8, 2025, in celebrating our collective impact at our Red, White & Do Fundraising Gala!