Stories

Through our Afghan Women’s English Language Learners (AWELL) program, we built a friendship with Sher Mohammad, his wife Nilofar, and their family. Sher Mohammad and his 13-year-old daughter were in

Recently while one of our volunteer interpreters was translating for a newly-arrived Russian family, she told them of her arrival story. Victoria came to Minnesota from Ukraine 23 years ago

After Kango Ojha fell in love with Awhich and married in the church, they learned they were expecting a child; and soon after they were informed that due to Kango’s

After Naomi Downer read “After the Last Border” and attended our book event with the author, Jessica Goudeau, her family was inspired by the Syrian and Karen refugee families featured

I took my client to drop off an application for a job, and I had spoken with the Human Resources director already about her sitting down with my client for

The month before the pandemic hit, Katie met Angella. It was an interesting time to start a new friendship. But these two were up for the challenge. Katie found out

Neighbors of MN Greg   We are probably the most affordable housing in Downtown Rochester for people who need housing. We offer furnished housing. We’re not the newest properties in

Neighbor of MN Alicia A lot of people at RiverLife have a strong connection to either their parents’ or grandparents’ refugee journey. RiverLife Church is a second and third generation

Neighbors of MN Kysa and Chris I’m waiting in the entry way and I see a sign for Arrive Ministries, and I wondered ‘What is Arrive Ministries? I’ve never heard

Neighbor of MN Abe It felt like someone had left the freezer open, I was like “what the heck?” It was below zero, and I thought I was going to