Committed for the Long Haul
“Again?” I’d just received word of yet another wrinkle in a very difficult situation that one of my students was walking through. I felt worn …
When We Walk Alongside: Beyond Numbers
Part of running a non-profit program is tallying numbers, results, KPIs, etc. No one will fund you if there aren’t results coming from a program. …
Hold the J Key Down
Yes, it started with typing passwords. Since that time, the Refugee Women’s Digital Literacy class has blazed ahead! Here’s the skills students have learned as …
Seven Classes. Four Days. One Heart.
What a gift it was to launch our new slate of vocational training classes for refugee women! We are now a multi-site program, offering programming …
Community matters for refugee women
“My heart felt so heavy, teacher. I felt like I could hardly breathe.” I sat after class talking to a student recently about her health …
It Starts with a Password
Our first digital literacy class for refugee women was a big event. The women came into the classroom, chose a computer and sat down. They …
She’d Never Understood
Nora held up her hand to me as she entered class last week. “Teacher, look!” she said, obviously pleased. I was puzzled, as her hands …
Why We Welcome the Displaced
Sometimes we hear the question, why refugees? Why immigrants? Is this REALLY an important work? We believe it is. Our ministry was born out of …
Vocational Training Expansion
We’re thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of our expanded vocational training program, Make Welcome Refugee Women’s Center, is launching this week! Three new programs …
More than just bags: A Story of Strength and Sustainability
Introducing Our Toiletries Bag Carry your essentials in a bag that carries a deeper purpose. Our toiletries bag is crafted with care by skilled refugee …