Ithaca Welcomes Refugees

Ithaca Welcomes Refugees partners with newly arrived refugees and immigrants as they rebuild their lives in Tompkins County.

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a current news section on the home page, pages introducing who we are and our partners, dedicated resource pages for refugees and refugee sponsors, and an archive of recent newsletters. Check back for regular updates!

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Introducing IWR's new logo and website!
In recognition of IWR's 10th anniversary this year, we are proud to announce the launch of a brand new logo and website! https://t.co/FG0M12Pw9B
Pages from our previous site have been updated, and new features include:

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Marking IWR's 10th year of existence and with an eye to the future, we are keen to hear from YOU, the people who support IWR's mission in so many different ways.
If you have volunteered, donated or read our newsletter, please give us your feedback! https://t.co/wtxdKoV2i6

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Sharing appreciation for the wonderful board of the Cornell Young Professionals CNG who organized a fundraiser to benefit IWR last month - pictured here with our Programs Coordinator Leigh.
Grateful to have your support for refugees and immigrants resettling here at this time!

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Excited to share these fabulous T-shirts, totes and more are now on sale at Sunny Days of Ithaca on the Commons. From each one sold $3 goes to IWR programs - check them out!

https://t.co/2KugC7D3Zk

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DONATIONS REQUEST: We are looking for donations of diapers in sizes 4 and 5 for two families. Both standard and pull-ups styles are welcome!
If you can help, please email Programs Coordinator Leigh Bacher at [email protected]
Thank you!

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Stop by @WideAwakeBakery on Franklin Street, Ithaca tomorrow and support IWR! Proceeds of all coffee and other drinks sales will be donated to our programs. pay in cash to support the Feb 28th economic boycott! See @wideawakebakery https://t.co/oLRsFg3QDt

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Thank you to everyone who offered donations! Happily, we have now received donations of all of the items.

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https://t.co/G88DL8IhlF Thursday, Feb 20: Sin Padres, Ni Papeles: Unaccompanied Migrant Youth Coming of Age in the United States
Stephanie Canizales
University of California, Berkeley

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Organized by Story House Ithaca & Cornell’s Office of Spirituality & Meaning-Making @CornellOSMM, co-sponsored by @GlobalCornell, Center for Transformative Action, Ithaca City of Asylum, @IWRefugees, and Open Doors English, with support from Humanities New York @humanitiesny

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DO YOU HAVE A REFUGEE STORY TO TELL? Would you like to share your story, music, or artwork during a special public event honoring the displaced people among us? Story House Ithaca wants to hear from you!

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Professional storytellers will lead two preparatory sessions in February for people who are interested in taking part. Contact Story House Ithaca at [email protected] or 607-220-8822 for more information.

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Join us at this topical public panel event happening on Monday at Cornell!

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Update: we have now filled this need thanks to a kind donor! Thank you all for following.

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A newly arrived refugee family is in need of a room humidifier.
If you have one to donate, please email Leigh Bacher, IWR Programs Coordinator, at [email protected]
Please share and thank you for following!

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A statement from IWR's Executive Director Casey Verderosa on the situation of many of our community members one week into the new presidential administration and what to do to help:

https://t.co/QD331Eiy1F

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