What’s New

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 will still negatively affect refugees and refugee-serving agencies.  Negative impacts include: Refugee arrivals cut in half for fiscal year 2017 (reduced from 110,000 to 50,000 refugees) […]

  Late January 27, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order containing large-scale changes to the refugee program. First, if you are confused about what an executive order is, this CNN article may help you better understand the process. What is in the executive order: 1) A four month pause in the refugee program: From our

  Today (Friday, January 27) President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order that will bring changes to the refugee program, including large-scale cuts to arrivals and changes to the list of countries from which the United States will accept refugees. An executive order is different from a law, which is decided on by Congress. It is an

Abdul Haikal and his family enjoyed a very special first Thanksgiving this year with some new friends – the Brenners. The Brenner family is a host for AirBnB, the peer-to-peer online homestay network that enables people to list or rent short-term lodging in residential properties. This year, AirBnB helped connect hosts like the Brenners with

  Marisa Bass is a medical case management intern working with our Resettlement and Research Navigation Department. She is completing her Bachelors of Social Work at Georgia State University. The first time I walked into the office at New American Pathways, I was greeted with love and compassion. I was grateful to be treated like

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8 across Georgia. Here are some important resources you may need if you plan to vote Tuesday: Polls are open from 7am-7pm. If you are in line at 7pm, you WILL be allowed to vote! Need to find your polling place or want to look at a sample ballot? https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do

Amanda Stables is our Civic Engagement intern. She is working toward her Masters of Social Work at the University of Georgia. She is pictured above far right.  I stepped into the open area of a MARTA station entrance armed with a clipboard, pens, my New American Pathways badge and a mission. As I waited for

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed it’s the only thing that ever has. –Margaret Mead The civic engagement program at New American Pathways educates Georgians on the positive contribution of refugees and immigrants, advocates for a welcoming environment, and ensures that new Americans have a voice

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