News
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Newsletter Spotlights
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A doctor and psychologist with three young children find safety and security in Central Ohio after being forced to flee their home in Haiti.
CRIS’ employment program innovates fresh pathways for refugees and immigrants to find jobs in Central Ohio.
In The Press
“Trump halted work of welcoming legal refugees, but Columbus agencies, people still need help” | Columbus Dispatch | By Danae King
CRIS staff member Taq speaks out against the abrupt suspension of the United States Refugee Admissions Program, especially its harmful impact on thousands of Aghan allies.
CRIS Executive Director Angie Plummer was a guest on WOSU’s All Sides with Amy Juravich.
“Central Ohio refugee agency plans to continue services despite federal 'stop work' order” | WOSU 89.7 NPR News | By Allie Vugrincic
“Trump made an example of Springfield during the campaign. Immigrants there are bracing for the worst.” | Politico | Written by Irie Sentner
“Refugees Are Bracing for Trump to Cut the Resettlement Program Again” | New York Times | Written by Miriam Jordan, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, and Hamed Aleaziz
“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
Blog Archive
Puspa Dhimal is an employment counselor and administrative assistant for CRIS Employment Program.
Mona Dada is a Focus Case Manager with CRIS’ youth mentorship program, Community Connectors.
Farid Ludin is a caseworker and school liaison with CRIS’ youth mentorship program, Community Connectors.