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. In May, a group of women from the Women’s relief Society from the LDS Church in Wichita came to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ where they met with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff, toured our office and were able to learn more about the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and the work that is done to help refugees resettling in Wichita. After their meeting they presented the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ with a stack of cheery and bright colored quilts and baby blankets for refugees resettling in Wichita.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is grateful for the Garden City community's show of support for refugees following a frightening incident targeting refugees and immigrants.

As a caravan of asylum seekers and migrants continues toward the U.S. border, and debates over immigration resume, it helps to understand the humanity and hardship of the families making the perilous journey.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Welcome to Maryland Fund support Afghans evacuated to the U.S. and resettled in Maryland.

Support refugees and immigrants by becoming a volunteer with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Atlanta. Opportunities range from English class teaching assistance and career development guidance to donation drive organizing and group volunteer projects.

On Saturday, June 19 the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Tallahassee will celebrate World Refugee Day. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ will host a live virtual panel discussion with community partners, refugee families and the Tallahassee community at-large. In addition, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ will host an in-person event tentatively planned at Tom Brown Park. The events will highlight the contributions of the refugee community in Tallahassee, and elevated the voices of refugee families, community leaders and volunteers who ensure Big Bend communities continue to be welcoming places for all.