We’re hearing about a historic amount of people coming to the U.S. Border. But what is true about what we’re seeing in the news? 1) Is the border open (because
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How Should We Respond to Large Numbers of Migrants at the Border?
Why are immigrants coming in large caravans? Are they “invading” our border? Just like Mary and Joseph traveled together in a group to reach Jerusalem for Passover, many migrants today
Refugee Resettlement: Then and Now
Where did we begin? Did you know that our current asylum and refugee protections have roots in the tragic history of the MS St. Louis? This luxury liner, which set
Why Don’t People Stay in Their Home Countries?
We are often asked, “Why do migrants choose to leave their home countries instead of staying to address the challenges they face?” In some cases, the risks of staying are
What We Learned from Solito
Over 300 Women of Welcome joined together this summer to read the award-winning memoir, Soito, by Javier Zamor. The book follows nine-year-old Javier’s three-thousand-mile trip from his small town in
Breaking Down MORE Misconceptions About Immigrants in American Communities
In our last story, we looked at three common misconceptions about our fellow immigrant residents: #1: Taking Jobs from Americans #2: Lack of Tax Contributions #3: Dependency on Social Welfare