Columbus soon to welcome about 350 Afghans on humanitarian parole
Read a Columbus Dispatch story discussing the influx of Afghan refugees coming to Ohio. CRIS’ role is specifically mentioned. It also discusses the difficulty of finding housing and jobs immediately after going through something so traumatizing. Additionally, the story explains the differences between refugees and humanitarian parolees. Click the button below to read the full story.
New census data show Asian, other minority residents driving Northland’s population growth
Read a Columbus Dispatch story discussing the implications of the new census data for Ohio populations, specifically Bhutanese Nepali residents. CRIS is mentioned to give insight into why there are so many refugees in Columbus and what they add to the community. Click the button below to read the full story.
Uncertainty takes toll on Afghan people in Columbus, around the world
Read a Columbus Dispatch article discussing how Afghans in America are reacting to the news of the Taliban taking the capital, Kabul, of Afghanistan. Additionally, learn how CRIS and other resettlement agencies in Central Ohio reacted. Click the button below to read the full story.
New Ohio State law clinic will help immigrants while giving students hands-on experience
Read how a law student at The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law set up an immigration law clinic to teach how to represent immigrants in legal proceedings. Click below to read the full story.
Columbus resident fears for family's safety as conflict in Ethiopia escalates
Read a Columbus Dispatch article that discusses the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia from the perspective of Mulugeta Gebresilasie, a Columbus resident and a Eritrean refugee. Compounded on the violence in the region as an inability to contact loved ones abroad. Eritreans are without resources in refugee camps - including means of communication.
Refugee tenants report unfair evictions and discrimination by property managers
Read a Columbus Dispatch article highlighting the housing discriminations that Central Ohio-based refugees and immigrants face on a regular basis. Click below to read the full story.
Report: Immigrants having outsized impact on Columbus-area's economy
Read an article discussing immigrants’ role in contributing to the Central Ohio economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to growing the economy, immigrants are also stepping into the jobs facing the most work shortages. Click the button below to read the full story.
Edith Espinal, Adrienne Hood part of 'tres madres' still fighting for change
Read how three women, one of which is a CRIS staff member, have come together as activists in Columbus to fight for justice. Click below to read the full story.
Biden says he will raise refugee cap to 62,500 but warns the US will not be able to meet new number
Read an article discussing President Biden’s reversal of keeping refugee cap at 15,000 and instead raising it to 62,500. Learn how this choice impacts CRIS and other resettlement agencies in Ohio. Click below to read the full story.
Refugees trickle into Columbus as Biden reversal dashes high hopes of local advocates
Read an article discussing how Biden’s choice to leave refugee cap at 15,000 affects families waiting to be connected, CRIS, and other Columbus-based refugee resettlement services. Click the button below to read the full story.
CRIS Press Conference To Protest Proposal To Cut U.S. Refugee Admissions
CRIS held a press conference following Congress’ proposal to cut all refugee resettlement in 2020. Read about the conference and what this could mean for the futures of many refugees.
The Power Of One
CRIS Community Connector Coordinator Jeremy Hollon was this year’s Crew Community MVP – read to learn more about his role in the community and the importance of soccer for refugee and immigrant communities.
Immigrant, American
Sowdo Mohamud and Jhuma Acharya, both CRIS employees, share their experience of emigrating to the United States, becoming a citizen and what being an American means to them.
Columbus Leadership Podcast – Angie Plummer
Our executive director, Angie Plummer, was featured on an episode of the Columbus Leadership Podcast which highlights diverse leaders throughout Central Ohio.
End backlog that prevents refugees from getting in, contributing
Op-ed from our executive director Angie Plummer.
The Health 202: The Trump administration's refugee policy is dismantling the infrastructure that cares for them
The Washington Post profiles the dissolving refugee resettlement infrastructure in the US with interviews with our Executive Director, Angie Plummer.
Newly naturalized citizens exercise their right to vote
Local ABC 6 features our Employment director and recent refugee, Tara Dhungana, as he votes for the first time.
Meet Afkab Hussein, a 2018 Champions for Change Award Recipient
Afkab is a CRIS client whose family is separated from him overseas. CWS recently recognized his activism with an award.
Reunited at last: 6-year-old son runs into mother’s arms after multiple resettlement delays
Read about Mohamed, the 6-year old son of a CRIS client who was stuck by himself overseas for 3 years before recently arriving.
Mother, son, separated at border now reunited, awaiting fate in Columbus
Read the Columbus Dispatch coverage of a CRIS client from El Salvador who was separated from her 7-year old son at the border.