Stories

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.

Technology access and training are crucial services we offer newly-arrived refugees and immigrants. Our free classes are starting in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and Willmar this fall.

An interview with Hip Hop Artist UNOME on how dance helped boost his emotions during his fleeing journey, his arrival to Minnesota, his hopes for his YouTube channel, and his future.

A young Afghan woman discovered her natural artistic gift while hiding in Afghanistan. Shabnam lived with her parents and siblings while living in captivity in Afghanistan for two years after

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,

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.

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.

A newly-arrived refugee in St. Cloud stars in a cooking channel called “Teaching Afghan Food” that has a worldwide following.

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