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Wen Tan | July 11, 2024

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of helping host a Prayer Fest held at Vietnamese Alliance Church of Harrisburg Abounding Love Ministries. This event, dedicated to unity, worship and intercession, was truly inspiring. Our theme this year, “Abounding Love,” was drawn from 1 Corinthians 15:58, which calls us to be steadfast, immovable and always dedicated to the work …

Kristels Zamora Garcia | July 5, 2024

I am a Venezuelan immigrant who arrived in the United States in 2017, fleeing the situation in Venezuela. Back home, I was part of a group of attorneys providing free legal defense to students who were unjustly arrested during anti-government demonstrations When I first arrived, I had nothing and started working in a warehouse, convinced I would never practice law …

July 3, 2024

Over the past few years, Haiti has been frequently described in challenging and negative ways. These words and images, however, do not capture the full picture of the place that, for millions of Haitians, is simply “home.” In recent years, Haiti has endured a devastating earthquake, hurricanes, and ongoing issues related to poverty, crime, and governance. In Port-au-Prince, where the …

Durre Sharif | June 27, 2024

CWS Harrisburg is a dynamic and enthusiastic office, having completed our first full fiscal year in 2023. Initially, we planned to resettle 110 refugees, but ultimately resettled 135. We began the next year with a stated capacity of 250, increased it to 440 by January, and approximately four weeks ago, raised it again to 567. For this upcoming fiscal year, …

Jessica Rivas | June 24, 2024

As an American daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, I am dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for immigrant children and youth in the United States. My advocacy work is deeply rooted in personal experiences and heritage. This heritage includes my parents’ journey escaping the civil war in El Salvador during the 1980s, my father’s solo journey as an unaccompanied minor at 15 …