Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 4:41 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer Refugees are arriving again! September 2020  A warm welcome to two of our newest refugee families! Originally from Iraq, they have arrived from Lebanon a…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Enough is Enough!

Enough is Enough! We will not stand for this. The current Administration apparently thinks we are not paying attention. They think the American people are too busy with the COVID-19 pandemic to notice the gross violation of child-welfare st…

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Help fight human trafficking

Help fight human trafficking Join us for an interactive educational webinar Farm workers are at high risk of being trafficked. Join us on Thursday and learn about trends in human trafficking. Re…

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 5:39 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer You've helped over 600 people! July 2020 USCRI's Detroit office surprised refugees with gift cards on World Refugee Day. …

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 3:14 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer You've helped over 600 people! July 2020 USCRI's Detroit office surprised refugees with gift cards on World Refugee Day. …

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Last Chance to Give on World Refugee Day!

Last Chance to Give on World Refugee Day! Everyone. Everywhere. Equal Value. USCRI staff getting ready to deliver donated books to refugee and immigrant children stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The home deliveries …

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Today is World Refugee Day

Today is World Refugee Day Honoring the strength of those we serve Dear Friend,    It’s World Refugee Day. Today we honor the millions of vulnerable people around the world in search of a better life—a life of dignity, peace, an…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Honoring the people we serve

Honoring the people we serve USCRI clients and friends celebrating World Refugee Day in 2019 Dear Friend,                      World Refugee Day is this Saturday. Held every year on June 20th, it’s…

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

June 14, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Join us!

Join us! You’re invited to our World Refugee Day events World Refugee Day is Saturday, June 20!  USCRI invites you to join us as we celebrate and honor the refugees we serve. Their determination, courage, and perseverance inspi…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 5:31 PM

In These Difficult Days

In These Difficult Days Dear Friend, It has been a difficult time with the global pandemic and the protests across the country following the death of George Floyd and the continuing racial despair. As a black American refugee, an…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 3:59 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer May 2020 Pivoting to a New Reality In the wake of the Administration’s arbitrary immigration ban this past month and the challenges of dealing with the COVID-19 pa…

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 3:42 PM

A special and meaningful gift

A special and meaningful gift Mother's Day is Sunday! Looking for a meaningful gift?   Give a gift to benefit a refugee family, and your gift recipient will receive a beautiful e-card notifying her of your gift in her honor. Choose…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Asking for your help on #GivingTuesdayNow

Asking for your help on #GivingTuesdayNow It’s Giving Tuesday Now and we’re asking for your help. The COVID-19 crisis has been especially hard on immigrants and refugees. We are seeing tremendous job losses, with many families at risk of becoming…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 12:14 PM

We need your help today

We need your help today It's #GivingTuesdayNow!                             I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for thinking of us during these hardest of times. – A refugee family in Winooski, Vermont …

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  Lee Williams, USCRI · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 4:38 PM

The giving spirit of refugees

The giving spirit of refugees Giving Tuesday Now is tomorrow! It's a great time to celebrate the giving spirit of the refugees we serve. Imran came to the U.S. in 2017 on a Special Immigration Visa (SIV) following his serv…

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  Lee Williams, USCRI · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 4:29 PM

"You could hear the relief in their voices"

"You could hear the relief in their voices" Join USCRI on #GivingTuesdayNow next week Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of unity and giving, is one week from today.  With your gift to USCRI, you can be a hero for a family in need, just like someo…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 7:22 PM

A United States with no immigrants?

A United States with no immigrants? Dear Friend, In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to take care of our neighbors, both near and far. That is why we were shocked when the Administration implemented an arbitrary immigration ban this wee…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 2:14 PM

COVID-19: Urging Congress to protect immigrants and refugees

COVID-19: Urging Congress to protect immigrants and refugees Dear Friend, This unprecedented global health crisis has presented new challenges for all of us in both our professional and personal lives. In a matter of weeks, life as we knew it has changed in…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

April 4, 2020 at 1:29 PM

COVID-19: How it affects immigrants

COVID-19: How it affects immigrants Dear Friend, I hope you and your loves ones are staying safe and healthy. The COVID-19 crisis has dramatically affected all our lives, and refugees and immigrants in the U.S. are among the hardest hit. Immigrants are on …

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  Lee Williams, USCRI · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 2:29 PM

More than ever, your help is needed

More than ever, your help is needed Dear Friend, The world is experiencing a global health emergency like never before in our lifetimes. It’s an extraordinary time, requiring a vast collective response. I’m writing with an urgent appeal. The refugees and i…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 3:02 PM

In solidarity with the global community

In solidarity with the global community Dear Friend, The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) expresses its solidarity with our global community in their efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This k…

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Share the Love This Valentine's Day 💖

Share the Love This Valentine's Day 💖 Show refugees and immigrants you care Dear Friend, SHARE THE LOVE this Valentine’s Day with refugees and immigrants working hard to rebuild their lives. Your donation to USCRI will help provide English cl…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Travel Ban Part 2: USCRI's Statement

Travel Ban Part 2: USCRI's Statement Dear Friend, I am deeply disappointed that the Trump administration has expanded the current travel ban to include six additional countries. Here at USCRI, we strongly oppose the administration's alarming …

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 6:18 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer Anti-trafficking efforts, immigration forum, and an update on fundraising January 16, 2020 USCRI & Anti-Trafficking in 2020 Human trafficking involves the use …

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  Preeti Kanodia, USCRI · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Thank you for giving hope to refugees and immigrants Thank you to all who donated to our year-end campaign! With your help, thousands of refugees and immigrants will have the opportunity to build a new life. If you didn't hav…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Thank you for caring about refugees and immigrants

Thank you for caring about refugees and immigrants Last chance to give in 2019 and help people build new lives of dignity and opportunity Last Chance to Give in 2019 Dear Friend, Over the past month, we've shared stories of re…

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 9:02 PM

"I've never been so happy"

"I've never been so happy" Imagine leaving your home, your country, and the only life you've ever known at the age of 57. You need to learn a new language, find a job, and figure out how everything works in a new and different culture. This wa…

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  Preeti Kanodia, USCRI · [email protected]

December 24, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Meet Alain, employee of the month and budding engineer!

Meet Alain, employee of the month and budding engineer! From refugee to employee to college student From Refugee to Employee to College Student One of the best parts about working at USCRI is connecting refugees to fulfilling jobs in the U.S…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 2:03 PM

2019 By The Numbers

2019 By The Numbers Growth and accomplishments in a difficult climate USCRI Clients Celebrate World Refugee Day in Erie, PA Dear Friend, As 2019 comes to a close, we are proud to share some updates on USCRI's accomplishments. This year we se…

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 9:18 PM

When I want to talk, I talk.

When I want to talk, I talk. Gaining the confidence to speak up Hi Friend, Georgette was a refugee from Burundi who arrived in Vermont to her first glimpse of snow. The transition was not easy. "Everything was new. It was cold. I didn't have any …

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 3:45 PM

#GratefulWednesday

#GratefulWednesday You did it! Thank you for making yesterday our most successful Giving Tuesday ever. With your help, we will serve thousands of refugees, immigrants, child migrants, and trafficking survivors over the next year. It…

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  Preeti Kanodia, USCRI · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 11:45 PM

We need your help today

We need your help today It’s Giving Tuesday and we’re asking for your help. At USCRI, we provide the essentials for refugees and immigrants building a new life in a new place: Jobs. Food. Shelter. Education. But we can’t do it without you. …

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 2:46 PM

Happy #GivingTuesday!

Happy #GivingTuesday! Donate now to support refugees and immigrants                 Dear Friend, It's Giving Tuesday! Please make a gift to USCRI today and help countless refugees and immigrants rebuild their lives. Give Now …

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  Preeti Kanodia, USCRI · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 9:16 PM

Can we count on your support tomorrow?

Can we count on your support tomorrow? Dear Friend, We hope you had a meaningful and joyous Thanksgiving holiday. This year and every year, USCRI is thankful for steadfast supporters like you. As you may know, tomorrow is Giving Tu…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Giving thanks

Giving thanks                         This Thanksgiving, the USCRI Board of Directors, staff, countless volunteers, and the refugees and immigrants we serve would like to thank you for your unwavering support during these challengin…

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  Feven Smith, USCRI · [email protected]

November 25, 2019 at 6:02 PM

"Leaving home was the hardest part"

"Leaving home was the hardest part" You don't appreciate how special a normal life is until you don't have it anymore                 Dear Friend, Leaving home was the hardest part. I spent 2 months in prison in Eritrea after being …

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Who are we?

Who are we? Remember refugees and immigrants this year           Dear Friend, Nearly 40 years ago, I was welcomed to the U.S. as a refugee and given the opportunity to work hard, build a new life, and contribute to my community.…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 9:43 PM

"Here we change lives"

"Here we change lives" USCRI featured in FRONTLINE article Dear Friend, The Associated Press and the PBS series FRONTLINE have spent months investigating the trauma that migrant children experience while being held in government custody. Publishe…

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

October 17, 2019 at 5:56 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer Appalling news from the current administration October 17, 2019 A Heartbreaking and Momentous Decision The Trump administration has again drastically reduced the …

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 9:21 PM

URGENT: Refugee Admissions Cut

URGENT: Refugee Admissions Cut Dear Friend, It's been a difficult day here at USCRI. Although we were expecting a low number, yesterday’s announcement by the Trump administration that the U.S. will admit only 18,000 refugees over…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

August 21, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Please let me explain

Please let me explain Friend, In just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a contribution to USCRI to help refugees and immigrants. Please let me explain why this is so important: Practically every day, the Trump Administrati…

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  USCRI · [email protected]

August 15, 2019 at 7:17 PM

Week 4: Hope in their home countries...

Week 4: Hope in their home countries... View this email in your browser We see them on the news almost every day – desperate people fleeing violence and poverty and coming to the U.S. in search of a better life. Extreme…

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  Preeti Kanodia, USCRI · [email protected]

August 15, 2019 at 4:23 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer Our exciting news and the latest on the U.S. Refugee Program August 15, 2019 Rinconcito del Sol: A Safe and Welcoming Place for Children USCRI is proud to announc…

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  USCRI · [email protected]

August 8, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Week 3: An ally for children alone in a strange land...

Week 3: An ally for children alone in a strange land... View this email in your browser As you may be aware, more and more children are entering the U.S. without an adult – or unfortunately, are separated from their par…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

August 2, 2019 at 7:13 PM

Huge Outcry Over Eliminating Refugee Admissions

Huge Outcry Over Eliminating Refugee Admissions Americans are speaking out: Keep the door open Update on U.S. Refugee Admissions for Next Year The outrage has been loud and growing since news broke that the Administration is con…

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  USCRI · [email protected]

August 1, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Week 2: Giving survivors their lives back...

Week 2: Giving survivors their lives back... View this email in your browser USCRI helps survivors of human trafficking take their lives back. 25 million people worldwide are trapped in forced labor or sexual exploitat…

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  USCRI · [email protected]

July 25, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Week 1: You're now part of history.

Week 1: You're now part of history. View this email in your browser Thank you for supporting USCRI. You're now part of a rich history of welcoming refugees and immigrants. Our founder, Edith Ter…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

July 19, 2019 at 5:05 PM

BREAKING: Refugees not welcome here?

BREAKING: Refugees not welcome here? Administration considers eliminating Refugee Admissions Program                       BREAKING: Trump Administration Considers Slashing Refugee Admissions to Zero News just broke on Politico …

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  Eskinder Negash · [email protected]

July 18, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Thanks for joining us!

Thanks for joining us! THANKS FOR JOINING US!   We're so happy you're here! USCRI is dedicated to creating new opportunities and providing safety and security to refugees and immigrants throughout the United States. But we can't do it alone! Over th…

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