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“Refugee stories: Narges derives strength from dedication” | Matter News | Written by Carsten Torgeson

“Refugee stories: James makes up for lost time” | Matter News | Written by Carsten Torgeson

“Refugees, asylees contribute more than they cost governments, federal study finds”

“Community Refugee & Immigration Services Braces for the Worst” | Matter News | Written by Andy Downing

CRIS’ Executive Director Angie Plummer and Patrick Terrien, CEO & President of the Columbus Council on World Affairs, issued a joint statement that underscores the vital role that immigrants play in driving economic growth and prosperity in our community.

CRIS’ Executive Director Angie Plummer and Rob Cohen, Porter Wright immigration attorney and CRIS board member, made guest appearances on WOSU’S All Sides with Anna Staver to discuss immigration.

“Refugees, asylees contribute more than they cost governments, federal study finds” | The Columbus Dispatch | Written by Columbus Dispatch report Peter Gill [Photography by Courtney Hergesheimer, The Columbus Dispatch]

“Podcast aims to preserve Bhutanese Nepali community's memories” | The Columbus Dispatch | Written by Columbus Dispatch report Peter Gill [Photography by Doral Chenoweth, The Columbus Dispatch]

“Medical student finds calling connecting refugees, immigrants to health services” | Ohio State Health and Discovery | Written by Kelli Trinoskey, Senior Staff Writer, College of Medicine [Photography provided in article]

“An Immigrant Entrepreneur Pays It Forward by Hiring Displaced Afghans |Seven-time Inc. 5000 honoree Fab Glass and Mirror earns a 2023 Inc. Best in Business honor for its practice of hiring immigrants forced to flee the Taliban.” [Written by Jennifer Conrad; Photography by Maddie McGarvey]

CWS Community Organizer and close CRIS partner Blaise Balazire recently gathered local community leaders to identify issues within their respective communities and unite for change.