Posts by Kari Miller
Crozet family delivers with second Change for Change drive
The Harris family of Crozet, VA, recently wrapped up their second successful Change for Change quarter drive for International Neighbors and delivered 12 gift bags—each filled with $50 in quarters,…
Read More20 Reasons 2020 Wasn’t All Bad
There’s no doubt about it, 2020 was a tough year. While we’re certainly not sad to see it go, a few things happened at IN last year (doesn’t it feel…
Read MoreAmy Long: Overcoming adversity with love
Amy Long (pictured above) is one of the special people we call Great Neighbors. A few years ago, Amy learned about SIVs living in Charlottesville—people who had served alongside our…
Read MoreBringing Light: Celebrating the helpers on the ninth night of Hanukkah
Tonight is the eighth and final night of Hanukkah. And, as most people know, the holiday ritual calls for lighting one additional candle on the menorah each successive night until, on…
Read MoreCACF Grant Helps IN Assist More Families With Online Learning
Paid Staff and Volunteers Needed For Outreach International Neighbors has been awarded a $35,000 Community Recovery & Catalyst Grant from the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) to expand its efforts to facilitate online learning at…
Read MoreCarrie Cheatham’s Greeting Cards Spread Sunshine & Help Support Refugees
Pop-Up Shop At Darling Boutique Sept. 26 Benefits IN When Carrie Cheatham approached us about a partnership in January, we were thrilled. The Richmond-based artist and advocate founded her greeting card…
Read MoreAn Update on our Virtual Learning Centers
Dear Friends, As IN’s Virtual Learning Centers enter the second week, I wanted to update you on the three “learning pods”— one at the IN House, and two at Friends…
Read MoreMeet the Dream Team Leading IN’s Learning Pods
The “Dream Team,” (L to R) Marina Miller, Shahida Parveen, and Susanne Sachs, prepare to set up learning pods in the beautiful space donated by Charlottesville Friends Meeting House. We are excited…
Read MoreBackpacks carry more than school supplies
By Jennifer Spratley I usually find myself planning Great Neighbor Gatherings and distributing school supplies and backpacks this time of year. With neighborhood gatherings on hold in response to the…
Read MoreAn open letter to our community
Dear Friends, Our hearts are heavy as we witness yet another chapter in our nation’s tragic history of violence and racism. The senseless murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and…
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