You have to understand, No one puts their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land. — Warsan Shire The poem “Home” by Somali poet Warsan … Continue reading Finding Refuge: Stories of resilience among refugees
Congregation Opens Cottage Doors to Newly Arrived Refugees
This winter, our city experienced an ice storm. Portlanders had trees fall on their homes, pipes that burst and flooded houses, and other impacts which displaced people from their homes. … Continue reading Congregation Opens Cottage Doors to Newly Arrived Refugees
The Afghan Crisis and Response: What is required to make Oregon a truly welcoming place for refugees?
Join Oregon Community Foundation in a virtual panel discussion with Oregon’s refugee resettlement agencies to learn how our state is managing the Afghan Crisis and what it will take for … Continue reading The Afghan Crisis and Response: What is required to make Oregon a truly welcoming place for refugees?