Good Neighbor
Transformed by Friendship
Annie’s heart for refugees drew from the wellspring of her Christian faith. As she has stepped into cross-cultural relationships over the years, she found that faith only deepened as a
Neighbors for Good
Long before resettling in the U.S. with his family, Bassam learned the barbering trade and opened a salon in his homeland of Syria. “After the war began, my family moved
Volunteers Speak Families’ Heart Language
Recently, joining me at the airport to witness these moments have been teams of volunteers who can speak the same language as those they’ll be welcoming. There’s a special beauty and richness when families are able to connect with volunteers in their heart language or share a similar culture with them.
Side-by-Side Support
Janet and Olga’s journey began with a simple car ride but blossomed into a life-changing bond.
From school drop-offs to prom nights, Olga found love, strength, and opportunity for her Congolese family in their new life in Minnesota. Olga is determined to build a bright future for her family.
Torn Apart by Conflict
The last time Fareed, Sameera, and their two children embraced was to part ways amidst the chaos at Kabul airport in 2021. Fareed, a transport manager at Bagram Air Base,
Living in Limbo
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.
On Her Own, but Not Alone
Habiba, a mother of two is arrives in Minnesota on her own in 2023, is proud of herself to have gotten to a place of self-sufficiency within one year, but mostly she is grateful for the support of her new friends.
God’s Work, Our Hands and Hearts
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
Making a Difference, Growing in Faith
After welcoming an Afghan family in 2021 and forming a treasured friendship, long-time volunteer Ripley and a team from his church decided to walk alongside another refugee family this fall, meeting them on day one at the airport.
Persecuted for Faith
After a couple from Tajikistan converted to a Christian faith, a deep sense of intimidation happened to their family; photos of them flashed on the news as a warning of false teachers, stones were thrown through their windows, teachers bullied their children.
