The Hidden Story
Every time one of our refugee students pulls back that curtain, I find my breath taken away by the grief and hardship that is encapsulated in their stories.
God at Work
I was unprepared, basket of peppers and zinnias in hand, yard-sale pots and pans in the back of the car. I was unprepared when she opened the door, ninety pounds of worn woman with black eyes deep in malnourished sockets.
Why Sewing Classes for Refugees?
Why sewing classes? Why are we spending so much time and energy to keep Make Welcome Refugee Sewing School going? The answer is much bigger …
The Price of Escape
In January, I finished off several books on my reading list. The first, The Displaced, is a collection of essays by refugee writers. The second, Refugee High, …
Our Story
“Can you teach me to sew?” -C. Niang That simple question led to the creation of the Make Welcome Sewing Classes. In the summer of …
Volunteer
Want to volunteer? Our volunteers are the backbone – or in sewing terms, the wonder clips – of our program. They help teach and assist …
We laugh, we concentrate, we celebrate!
Sewing class days are some of the best days of the week for Make Welcome teachers and students. We find ourselves greeting each other with …