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Posted inHealth & Human Services

Ithaca welcomes 10 Afghan refugees

by Jimmy Jordan December 3, 2021December 7, 2021

ITHACA, N.Y—Ithaca will be welcoming a total of 10 Afghan refugees to the community, just a tiny fraction of the people who have fled Afghanistan since August, when the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S.’ military presence and Taliban takeover of Kabul caused tens of thousands of Afghans to take flight with their lives in their […]

Posted inNews

Angola family seeking asylum will find refuge in Ithaca

by Devon Magliozzi March 27, 2019March 28, 2019
Posted inIthaca, News, Politics, Top

Faith leaders call for compassionate immigration policy with march downtown

by Devon Magliozzi November 4, 2018
Posted inTop

Ithaca Welcomes Refugees to open Global Roots Play School this Fall

by Kelsey O'Connor August 11, 2017August 11, 2017
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 inCommunity Announcements

Ithacans Welcome Refugees at Mediterranean Dinner

by Jennifer Wholey July 1, 2016July 2, 2016
Posted inTop

Ithaca (officially) welcomes refugees; local group will help them find their place

by Michael Smith June 3, 2016June 3, 2016

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