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Author Archives: Melissa Whitworth

Melissa Whitworth is a freelance journalist, specializing in features and profile interviews. Email her at mwhitworth@ithacavoice.com or click on the icons in the top right for more.

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What does it take to come to Ithaca as a refugee?

by Melissa Whitworth August 20, 2016August 21, 2016

Part 4 of our Road To Refuge series looks at the logistics of the refugee process, how that process will work in Ithaca, and aims to start a dialogue between those organizing refugee placement in Ithaca and their fellow community members. ITHACA, N.Y. — The reality of the refugee process is convoluted and overwhelming. To […]

Posted inNews

Road to Refuge: a new grassroots movement welcomes refugees to Ithaca

by Melissa Whitworth July 29, 2016August 12, 2016
Posted inBusiness

How 5 local farms are banding together to help an Iraqi refugee in Tompkins County

by Melissa Whitworth July 10, 2016July 10, 2016
Posted inTop

Refugee: Ithaca is a ‘piece of heaven’ after years of living in war-torn Iraq

by Melissa Whitworth July 1, 2016July 10, 2016
Posted inHope on the Homefront, Top

How Tompkins clinic gets veterans health care right

by Melissa Whitworth October 3, 2015October 5, 2015
Posted inHope on the Homefront, Top

Home and Homeless: how veterans end up living on the streets

by Melissa Whitworth September 4, 2015September 6, 2015
Posted inHope on the Homefront, News, Top

A call to arms: Creating a better life for Tompkins female veterans

by Melissa Whitworth August 15, 2015August 15, 2015
Posted inNews, Top

Tracking Ithaca Congressman’s shifting views on Planned Parenthood funding

by Melissa Whitworth August 5, 2015August 5, 2015
Posted inHope on the Homefront, Top

Silent Warriors: Can Tompkins help surging number of female vets?

by Melissa Whitworth August 3, 2015August 4, 2015
Posted inHope on the Homefront, News, Top

Taking to the fields again: Tompkins veterans find farming a pathway home

by Melissa Whitworth July 24, 2015July 26, 2015

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