Kate Shermer

Timeline of policy changes affecting the U.S. refugee resettlement program since January 20, 2025. Halting all issuance of visas for Afghan nationals (Memo issued November 28, 2025): The State Department and USCIS

Earlier this year, we met Kennedy and Anna, refugees who originally fled South Sudan and were resettled by another community organization in 2023. As members of a minority ethnic group

For a family of twelve from the Democratic Republic of Congo, their journey to safety was long and uncertain. After fleeing tribal conflict that took the lives of their parents

Our hearts are heavy that a 2026 presidential determination has been set for the annual refugee admissions ceiling at a historically low 7,500 individuals. We are devastated that the U.S.

When we care so deeply about our clients, it brings a sense of relief to know that newcomer families are being treated with dignity and warmth in the community. I

On a stormy Minnesota night, as tornado sirens echoed, Adam gathered his children into safety. “I stood watch while they huddled together,” he recalled. “But even as the storm raged

Watching refugees present their final web development projects at their Arrive Ministries graduation moved me to tears. These students not only met all the project requirements but also infused their

A reflection on the impact of public transit and transportation design for our refugee and immigrant neighbors

The Story of Loss, Courage, and HopeWritten by an Arrive staff member and former Afghan refugee client On August 15, 2021, the world of Afghanistan collapsed in a single day.

In recent months, debates around American policies towards immigrants and refugees have become increasingly divisive. With so many voices and opinions, it can be hard to cut through the noise. But as