Posts by Kari Miller
Everyday Miracles
With displaced populations reaching record numbers worldwide, the refugees and Special Immigrant Visa-holders (SIVs) who have made it to our small, welcoming community in Charlottesville consider themselves fortunate. But their arrival…
Read MoreC-VILLE Weekly story highlights IN program
Sewing is having a moment at International Neighbors. It has come into focus lately because of the way it connects cultures and brings people with shared interests together, and because having…
Read MoreJoin IN’s #GivingTuesday Crew
Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a…
Read MoreThanksgiving Thoughts from Kari
Dear Friends, As I write this, it’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and many of us are already traveling to be with our families or preparing to receive them at home.…
Read MoreMore Neighbors Will be Warm This Winter Because of You
Our Great Neighbor Gathering and Coat Drive in October was a huge success! We made this video as a thank-you to all of the volunteers and community partners who made…
Read MoreKnow Your Neighbor (Virginia Film Festival edit)
In 2018 we raised funds in order to have local cinematographer Aaron Farrington create this film about some of Charlottesville’s international neighbors. Thanks to BAMA WORKS of the Dave Matthews Band,…
Read MoreMeet Volunteers Emily and David
Emily and David Leblang are the the curtain installation duo. They’ve been volunteers since 2016 and have installed 35 curtains in 30 different houses around the windows, but also as…
Read MoreMeet Elias
Meet Elias, you can learn a little bit about him here | Password: lighthouse You can learn a LOT about him if you choose to apply as a volunteer with us! He is a…
Read MoreMeet Fatou
Meet Fatou, a survivor from Gambia. She was referred to us leaving the Shelter For Help IN Emergency (SHE) which is a great resource but has a 6 week stay…
Read MoreOur goal was $75,000 and we HIT it!!
We cannot thank you enough for the outpouring of financial support both in large donations and small that all contributed to what we will be able to do in the…
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