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In celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20th, the ̽����ѡ in Silver Spring profiled four individuals who came to the U.S. as refugees and went on to make significant contributions to our society.

GenR: LA members talk to refugee youth about college opportunities in LA

Phyllis Korogodsky, a loan officer with the ̽����ѡ in Phoenix, was recently recognized by the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) with a resolution at their quarterly board meeting. The resolution read: “...[T]he CEO Board recognizes and thanks Phyllis Korogodosky for her exceptional service in her role as a Loan officer and Financial Coach for refugees in Arizona.” CEO is a subsidiary of the ̽����ѡ that offers participants access to a range of affordable financial products that can accelerate clients’ upward economic mobility.  Recently certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the Center offers credit-building, auto, and business loans to low-income borrowers. 

The U.S. has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. These vulnerable populations have suffered unimaginable hardship and face tremendous obstacles as they start their new lives. The ̽����ѡ staff and volunteers provide support to refugees from their first moments in the country to help set them on a path to self-sufficiency.

After years apart under Taliban rule, former Afghan deputy governor Faiz has reunited with his son, Wasiqullah. Their emotional reunion completes their family's journey to safety in America.

This World Refugee Day, we are reaching back in history and taking inspiration from seven extraordinary individuals, among many over the years, who have stood with refugees. They have shown that progress is possible, even when the odds can feel too great to overcome.

Mohamed Cherif Diallo joined the ̽����ѡ in Salt Lake City team on March 6th as the new Executive Director.

These students received a life-changing opportunity to resettle and study in the U.S. thanks to a new partnership between Arizona State University and the ̽����ѡ.