Refugee Spotlights
Dreaming of Law Enforcement
I know what is happening in this world, and I know I want to be part of the change that happens in both America and Somalia.
Read MoreThaw’s Art in the News
In last month’s newsletter we shared about Thaw Klaw’s art. We were pleased to facilitate an interview with him for a feature in Amarillo Magazine. We are eager to celebrate strong leaders from refugee backgrounds! If you’re a subscriber, click here to read the article. For those of you who can’t access the story, here are…
Read MoreCelebrating a Local Artist
There are many thousands of refugees and former refugees in this city with their own unique talents. Let’s work together to celebrate them and encourage them!
Read MoreFrom Refugee to American Soldier
When you’re tempted to grow angry and vilify ‘those refugees,’ please think about Christar, who came as a refugee and left as a soldier.
Read MoreA Congolese Funeral
They are saying that death will not stop us. Every tear will be wiped away. This pain will not last. We are people of God. We do not mourn forever. Today is a day to praise God!
Read MoreFrom Recipient to Giver
One example of the impact of our relational approach is Samuel. This is the best story, so read it all! He came as a Congolese refugee in 2018. He was young, fatherless, untested in our cut-throat Western world, and his résumé was empty. Yet Samuel was full of ambition and hope! We connected Samuel and two other young Congolese…
Read MoreRefugee Leader Interviews
Our Panhandle Refugee Celebration was an incredible success! It aired on Panhandle PBS, as well as on Facebook Live. By our count, this video has been viewed over 11,000 times on Facebook alone! You can see the full-length video special by clicking the button below: The highlight of the celebration was four interviews with refugee leaders.…
Read MoreFaux Pas, Friends & Fruit
My best fruit grows on other people’s trees.
Read MorePanhandle Refugee Celebration
In collaboration with over 15 local organizations, we bring to you the Panhandle Refugee Celebration this Saturday, June 20.
Read MoreServing by Phone
Read about how one woman found a unique way to serve a refugee family from a distance.
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