Posts Tagged ‘refugees’
The Way Forward for International Neighbors
Dear Great Neighbor, International Neighbors was founded on the following premise: that the United States of America has the capacity—as well as the obligation—to offer a preset number of human…
Read MoreThey Make Me Feel Like Family
Fariha brings cakes and tea to the table of her two-bedroom apartment. Her children gather close to their mother. Mariam is going on a class field trip to the Jamestown…
Read MoreArmy Veteran Sponsors Afghan Family’s Petition to come to the United States
Lieutenant Colonel Tim Leroux, a 20-year Army veteran, says he worked with many interpreters during his time in Iraq. “We couldn’t have done a thing without them,” he says. In 2015, he…
Read MoreRefugee Family Receives Free Car from International Neighbors
International Neighbors helps refugees settle in and around Charlottesville. Recently, we gave a special gift to a family, originally from Afghanistan. Read more at NBC29.com.
Read MoreCelebrate World Refugee Day June 20th
This June 20th, International Neighbors is hosting a World Refugee Day event at IX Art Park from 4-7pm. There will be food, fun and activities for all. Bring your family,…
Read MoreIN Featured on NPR National News
International Neighbors is honored to be featured on NPR National News as part of the news series Take a Number. The series, Take A Number, is exploring problems around the world—and the…
Read MoreSoup Dinner Success, NBC coverage
We are overwhelmed by the support of our community and the success of tonight’s fundraising event. Thank you to Michelle Piña Damiani and Susan Manning Parmar and everyone else who organized the Soup Supper.…
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