During the last week of December, New American Pathways had the pleasure of hosting an Alternative Break Group from Central Michigan University (CMU). This group of 12 students served with us over a two-day period, helping to set up an apartment for a newly arriving refugee family, organize our storage unit, and even assist in …
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Juan Zea Esteban and Young Cho, our immigration interns this fall season, contributed over 350 hours during their three months of service! Outside of regular office work, Juan and Young were huge assets to an extremely busy Immigration Services department. They translated immigration documents, helped with the Central American Minors – Affidavit of Relationship (CAM-AOR) …
For the past two years, students from The Galloway School have spent part of their time serving, and learning, in the Clarkston community! The excursion was designed to give Galloway students an opportunity to impact their community with greater understanding, action and compassion. The Galloway School is a private, co-ed school founded in 1969 that …
Stephanie Davis is an advocate, a philanthropist and a mentor. The former executive director of Atlanta Women’s Foundation and Georgia Women for a Change, Stephanie has led a life committed to women’s rights and support. She recently joined our English at Home program as a mentor and has served with our Civic Engagement program by …
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 …
“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 …
A group of Jewish families from all different congregations and communities has broken the mold of traditional co-sponsorship. The group calls themselves “The Atlanta Havurah.” Havurah is the Jewish word meaning “fellowship of like-minded Jews.” Of the many volunteer opportunities New American Pathways has to offer, co-sponsorship of a newly arriving refugee family could be …
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Our Volunteer of the Month, Hadley Standring, is a Master of Social Work (MSW) candidate at the University of Georgia (UGA). She started her service in August 2015 and is nearing the end of her year-long internship. While most of the process leading up to Hadley’s placement with our organization was out of her control, …
In the 11 years Oak Grove United Methodist Church (OGUMC) has been serving alongside New American Pathways, their dedicated congregation has helped to welcome 16 refugee families to Atlanta through co-sponsorship. Co-sponsorships are “official” for three months, but the friendships can last forever. In January 2015, to celebrate 10 years of service, Oak Grove welcomed their …
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For the past 10 years, Sharon Bell has volunteered with New American Pathways’ Education and Youth Program. She started with Refugee Family Services (RFS) as a homework tutor, primarily for eighth grade Somali boys and girls. Five years later, Sharon and her husband Bob Bell became two of the first volunteers in the afterschool program …
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