Kate Shermer

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

In a recent digital literacy class with very beginner students, we had spent the first three quarters of class trying to get the students logged into their email accounts. Forgotten

Ever since Arrive Ministries staff met a young Somali man, he has expressed his dream of moving to the Cedar Riverside neighborhood to be near his community. Living with a disability makes cooking for himself a struggle, but after he was able to get housing funding assistance, his move to a convenient location was life changing for him.