Kate Shermer

Celebrating our 12,000th Refugee Arrival + Four Family Reunions in One Day

Of all of Liliia’s roles: Ukrainian, chef, employee, mother, it’s her title of “babusya” or Grandmother that gives her the most joy. Liliia’s son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters came to

From life in a refugee camp to the driver’s seat of a Metro Transit bus, Abdinasir’s journey is one of resilience and opportunity. His family’s recent resettlement to Minnesota opened doors he never thought possible. With determination and support from volunteers, Abdinasir is charting his path.

Waiting for Peace in Syria, Policy Changes in the U.S. In search of safety amidst a civil war that erupted across Syria in 2012, Zaher found danger at every turn.

Laura and Isaac wrote this reflection on renting their duplex as newlywed landlords to a special Syrian refugee family, as well as living in the same duplex. They are currently

Last February, a young boy from Afghanistan asked Sandy, his Good Neighbor volunteer, to explain a Valentine’s Day card to him. “I told him that we give cards to people