Stories

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

Today, the weather in our city is extremely cold, and yet many people from different religions and backgrounds came to the streets to protest. They protested against the use of

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 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

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

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

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.

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