The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 5:09 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer USCRI November 2021 Updates November 2021 Newsletter USCRI AND HONDURAS SIGN AGREEMENT TO ASSIST UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN The Honduran Ambassado…

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 6:10 PM

We are thankful for you!

We are thankful for you! Sharing our Thanksgiving recipes! From our family to yours. View this email in your browser Scroll down for our tasty Thanksgiving recipes from around the world!   Dear Friend, Thi…

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  The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 3:07 PM

My Day Will Come - Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion Registration

My Day Will Come - Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion Registration Register now for our upcoming event! DOCUMENTARY: MY DAY WILL COME  SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION MY DAY WILL COME    The …

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 7:14 PM

A Year of Gratitude, A Year of Service

A Year of Gratitude, A Year of Service Thank you for your generosity and steadfast support Make a Gift Dear Friend,   I used to hear the phrase, “You can never say thank you enough.”  I don’t hear that…

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer September 2021 Earlier this year, the Biden administration redesignated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which grants deportation immunity to immigrants already …

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM

LIVES UPROOTED

LIVES UPROOTED Dear Friend,    In August, we shared with you the story of Suneeta, an Afghan woman who escaped out of Afghanistan in 2018. You may also have heard about Suneeta from CNN, or other national media.   …

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 6:59 PM

BUILDING BLOCKS TOWARD A BETTER FUTURE

BUILDING BLOCKS TOWARD A BETTER FUTURE Dear Friend,      Over the past few weeks, USCRI team members have been on the frontlines, helping resettle newly arrived Afghan refugees. We spoke with Kerri True-Funk, Field O…

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Afghan Aid in Action

Afghan Aid in Action Dear Friend,      From the bottom of our hearts, our deepest thanks!   The cataclysmic events triggered by the current political upheaval in Afghanistan have created an unprecedented humanitarian…

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Help Is On The Way

Help Is On The Way The numbers are staggering.  Dear Friend,      As the last plane carrying American military personnel left Afghanistan, U.S. involvement in the war in Afghanistan has come to an end.  However, th…

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Help Is On The Way

Help Is On The Way The numbers are staggering.  Dear Friend,      The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan continues to dominate world headlines, while the mass exodus of thousands of refugees intensifies. Our hearts …

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Help Is On The Way

Help Is On The Way The numbers are staggering.  Dear Friend,      Thousands of Afghan civilians are fleeing the country to seek safety for their families. Many of them have been evacuated to the US, but countless ot…

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 11:59 AM

A Beacon for Afghans

A Beacon for Afghans Dear Friend,      Can there be an experience more terrifying, more desperate, than fleeing your homeland to protect your family?  Or arriving in a new country with your children, with no possess…

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  Kevin Sturtevant, USCRI · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 5:33 PM

A Beacon for Afghans

A Beacon for Afghans Dear Friend,      Over the past few days, we have all witnessed the devastating humanitarian crisis rapidly unfolding in Afghanistan. In a matter of days, the Taliban’s rapid takeover of the coun…

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  AnnaMarie Bena, USCRI · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 9:00 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer July 2021 Title 42: What It Is and How You Can Help End It “Title 42” refers to an obscure provision of U.S. law that was originally enacted …

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  AnnaMarie Bena · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM

My Day Will Come- Film Screening and Panel Discussion

My Day Will Come- Film Screening and Panel Discussion June 30th, 2pm (EST) View this email in your browser RSVP About the speakers:   AnnaMarie Bena is responsible for overall management, growth, and quality service deliv…

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  AnnaMarie Bena · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 6:59 PM

My Day Will Come- Film Screening and Panel Discussion

My Day Will Come- Film Screening and Panel Discussion View this email in your browser YOU'RE INVITED Join us on Wednesday, June 30th at 2pm (EST) for the virtual screening of “My Day Will Come,” a documentary highlighti…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 1:59 PM

A momentous day for me

A momentous day for me Dear Friend,    Today is World Refugee Day, a day that has a special significance for me. Over forty years ago, I left behind everything I knew to begin my life in a country that opened its doors to people …

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Get involved

Get involved How you can help refugees in your community World Refugee Day is this Sunday! An international day designated by the U.N. to honor refugees around the globe, World Refugee Day celebrates the strength and courage of …

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 5:59 PM

A warm welcome for refugees

A warm welcome for refugees Dear Friend,                      World Refugee Day is this Sunday. Held every year on June 20th, it’s a day to honor the resilience and determination of refugees worldwide. President Biden recently in…

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  Julie Petrie, USCRI · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Join us!

Join us! You’re invited to our World Refugee Day events A refugee girl in North Carolina proudly displays her new laptop. Over the past year, we provided hundreds of children with the tools they need to attend school online. …

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  Eskinder Negash · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 3:59 PM

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series Join us on June 10th In Search of Safety Facebook Live Series Join USCRI for the final installment of the #InSearchOfSafety Facebook Live Series. Gabriela Mena, Program O…

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  Eskinder Negash · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 3:59 PM

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series Join us on June 3rd In Search of Safety Facebook Live Series Join USCRI for the fourth installment of the #InSearchofSafety Facebook Live Series. Marie Olenych, Director …

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  Eskinder Negash · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 7:44 PM

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series CORRECTION- Join us on May 27th In Search of Safety Facebook Live Series Join USCRI for the third installment of the #InSearchofSafety Facebook Live Series. Hila Moss, Ma…

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  Eskinder Negash · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series Join us on May 20 In Search of Safety Facebook Live Series Join USCRI for the third installment of the #InSearchofSafety Facebook Live Series. Hila Moss, Managing Attorne…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer May 2021 Dear Friend, The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is pleased to note that President Biden has raised the refugee admissions ceiling to…

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  Eskinder Negash · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 5:14 PM

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series Join us on May 20 In Search of Safety Facebook Live Series Join USCRI for the second installment of the #InSearchofSafety Facebook Live Series. Matt Haygood, Director of …

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  Eskinder Negash · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 12:59 PM

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series

In Search of Safety- Facebook Live Series Join us on May 13 In Search of Safety Facebook Live Series This Thursday May 13 at 2pm (EST), join us on Facebook Live for a conversation with USCRI's Elcy Valdez, Direct…

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Last Chance!

Last Chance! A child at the border needs your help. "I am grateful to my USCRI lawyer! Because of her hard work, I have legal residency in this great and beautiful country and I can achieve my dreams and goals. I thank God that I am here."…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 2:28 PM

A Life-Changing Gift

A Life-Changing Gift Hi Friend, This month, we are raising funds to provide legal representation to unaccompanied children who have crossed the border and other immigrants in need. More than anything else, the services of an experienced an…

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  AnnaMarie Bena, USCRI · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Caring for children at the border

Caring for children at the border Hi Friend, We’re all hearing about the surge in unaccompanied children at our southern border and the severe overcrowding in government facilities designed to hold them. It’s truly a heartbreaking situatio…

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  AnnaMarie Bena, USCRI · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Helping children at the border

Helping children at the border "I never met my father. He was murdered before I was born." - Luna, age 8  "It was not safe on my street. I had to stay inside forever or run away." - Natalia, age 16 This month we are raising funds for lega…

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Jareth and Noemi's Story

Jareth and Noemi's Story A father and daughter's tragic journey Friend, Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing stories about the child migrants, trafficking survivors, refugees and immigrants we serve here at USCRI and the critical role t…

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  Hila Moss, USCRI · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 10:59 PM

No child should be forced to stand alone before a judge.

No child should be forced to stand alone before a judge. You can help. Dear Friend, Unaccompanied migrant children come to the United States seeking refuge from extreme violence, desperate poverty, and unspeakable fear. They arri…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer Choosing to challenge March 2021 Dear Friend, On March 8th USCRI joined the world in commemorating International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme was “Choose to Challenge.”…

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

February 20, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Sylvia, her 5 kids and hope

Sylvia, her 5 kids and hope Dear Friend, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate the health, livelihoods, and well-being of refugees and immigrants in the United States.   Sylvia* is a mother of four in North Carolina who recently took i…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 10:10 PM

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer

USCRI Updates: Bringing Everyone a Little Closer Moving forward with hope. January 2021 Dear Friend, It is time for hope and optimism. The will of the people through a free and fair election has been honored and we have wi…

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  Kendra Davis · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 3:34 PM

Happy New Year from USCRI

Happy New Year from USCRI Here's to new beginnings! Thank you to all who donated to our year-end campaign! With your help, thousands of refugees, immigrants, child migrants, and trafficking survivors will weather these tough t…

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  The USCRI Team · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Don't Wait Another Minute!

Don't Wait Another Minute! A warm welcome starts with you. Don't Drop the Ball Yet! Your Final Chance to Give in 2020 Dear Friend, Over the past month, we've shared stories of refugees, immigran…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Last Day to Give in 2020

Last Day to Give in 2020 Looking ahead with hope. Last Day to Give in 2020! Dear Friend, As we put 2020 behind us, we are filled with hope for 2021. Like you, we look forward to bidding farewell to 2020 – one of the…

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 6:29 PM

"They gave us back our self-esteem"

"They gave us back our self-esteem" “My family left our home in the Congo because of the political violence. For five years, we were refugees in Kenya, and we were so excited when we found out we would be going to America. The first people to…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 7:29 PM

It Takes a Nation

It Takes a Nation You can welcome a refugee family to their new home. Dear Friend, It was not an easy year. In 2020, USCRI's work with refugees and immigrants became more important than ever. Hundreds of our clients lost their jobs, contr…

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 3:14 PM

An Iraqi family builds a future in Detroit

An Iraqi family builds a future in Detroit Meet the Al Zubaidi family. After the devastating violence of war forced them to flee their home in Iraq in 2006, they spent eight years in three different countries, looki…

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 3:27 PM

A refugee achieves her dreams

A refugee achieves her dreams                   "I'm so happy I was able to get my high school diploma, and now I even have my Associate's Degree, which I never thought would be possible. Without USCRI, there is no way I c…

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 11:59 PM

Help a family during the pandemic

Help a family during the pandemic Make your gift today! It's not too late to make your Giving Tuesday gift!  On this global day of generosity, we hope you will choose to make a gift to USCRI. Immigrants, refugees, unaccompanied migrant child…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Transform a life

Transform a life It's Giving Tuesday and we ask for your support. Dear Friend, It's Giving Tuesday! We hope you will choose to make a gift to USCRI today and help countless refugees, immigrants, trafficking survivors and others in need make …

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  Carlin Anderson, USCRI · [email protected]

November 28, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Help kids achieve their big dreams

Help kids achieve their big dreams Join in a global day of giving this Tuesday!                                         Dear Friend, This Tuesday is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving where we are asked to support causes we believe in. …

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  Kendra Davis, USCRI · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 7:29 PM

We are thankful for you! 💛

We are thankful for you! 💛 A short thank you video from refugees and USCRI staff This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for YOU, our supporters, for standing by our side during this difficult year. Because of you, many refu…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Accomplishments

Accomplishments Serving refugees and immigrants this year despite the challenges Here at USCRI we’re proud of all we accomplished in 2020, despite a global pandemic and an Administration hostile to immigrants. A few highlights of …

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Moving Forward

Moving Forward USCRI's Statement on the Presidential Election Dear Friend, Today, with the election behind us and the votes tabulated, America is moving forward. Our vote is our most sacrosanct exercise of American democracy. It…

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  Eskinder Negash, USCRI · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 6:56 PM

545 Children

545 Children Innocent children should not be pawns in deterring immigration. Hi Friend, 545 kids. The current Administration has separated thousands of children from their parents and now we are learning that they can’t find the…

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