Lessons learned from community sponsorship in New Bern (Part 6)
This is Part 6 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, [...]
Partnership in action: the role of community sponsors in New Bern (Part 5)
This is Part 5 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, [...]
A new chapter in co-sponsorship: the First Presbyterian Church of New Bern (Part 4)
This is Part 4 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, [...]
Working with co-sponsors in New Bern (Part 3)
This is Part 3 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, [...]
Wrangling with challenges in New Bern (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a series of posts about community sponsorship as practiced by one of EMM’s affiliates. Read Part 1. [...]
Essential partnerships: resettling refugees in New Bern, NC (Part 1)
In our previous post in the “Voices of Welcome” series, we explained the principles of “community sponsorship.” To better understand how community [...]
Voices of Welcome: Community Sponsorship 101
Our "Stories of Welcome" series began with an exploration of Remote Placement Community Partners (RPCPs). We continue with an "explainer" on community [...]
Affiliate spotlight: Tucson LSS-SW’s Refugee Youth Mentorship Program Broadens Horizons
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW), EMM’s affiliate in Tucson, Arizona, runs an innovative program for refugee-status youth, ages 15 [...]
Refugee Voices: An invitation to listen and learn
In August, we began a new blog series, “Refugee Voices,” through which we aim to uplift the unique perspectives and strengths [...]
Voices of Welcome: Murray Ecumenical Partners, Part 4
This is the conclusion of a four-part series. Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Stepping up to serve as a Remote [...]