Refugee – DACA – TPS Update for June/July 2018 Refugees and U.S. Policy Tens of thousands of refugees continue to be impacted by current U.S. resettlement policies. We believe we can uphold both safety and compassion: The White House lowered the number of refugees who can come
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Refugee Garden launched in St. Cloud “Today was a beautiful picture of answered prayers. One week ago today, this field was grass. Today 18 families planted seeds in 22 plots! The blood, sweat, tears & generosity of many made this all possible. I’m so grateful to be
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What is DACA? The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, better known as DACA, temporarily shielded certain child immigrants (often called Dreamers) from deportation and made them eligible for work permits. It was considered a temporary measure until Congress addressed immigration reform. Who is eligible for DACA?
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Refugee Crisis Update May 2018 Refugees and U.S. Policy: Tens of thousands of refugees continue to be impacted by current U.S. resettlement policies: The White House lowered the number of refugees who can come to the U.S. to a record low of 45,000 (from 110,000). Actual resettlement numbers
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May Newsletter Thank you for your generous support of Arrive Ministries and our outreach to refugees and asylum seekers in Minnesota. Hundreds each month are receiving help from our staff and wonderful volunteers in programs such as Somali Adult Literacy Training (SALT), Immigration Legal Services (ILS); Church
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Looking for fun activities to do with your RLM Team and refugee family? (click the event links for more info) May 3-6: Festival of Nations June 23: Minnesota Historical Society: Somalis + Minnesota Exhibit Como Zoo and Conservatory Minneapolis Institute of Art and Sculpture Garden Science Museum of Minnesota
Read more →Refugee Crisis Update – March 2018 Tens of thousands of refugees continue to be impacted by current U.S. policies regarding resettlement: The White House earlier lowered the number of refugees who can come to the U.S. to a record low of 45,000, and have put restrictions on
Read more →Top evangelical leaders and pastors from all 50 states urge action to help vulnerable immigrants. As Christian leaders, we have a commitment to caring for the vulnerable in our churches while also supporting just, compassionate and welcoming policies toward refugees and other immigrants. The Bible speaks clearly
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Throughout Scripture, we see believers telling stories of God’s faithfulness, provision, and wonder. As we enter into this New Year, we reflect on all He did through Refugee Life Ministries in 2017. This year we connected 203 refugees, 11 asylum-seekers, and 8 asylees with 33 Church Teams
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