TODAY.com: “Syrian Refugee Learning English Brings Food for His Class Every Week: ‘This Is My Dream’”
Syrian Refugee Learning English Brings Food for His Class Every Week: ‘This Is My Dream’ | TODAY.COM | By Joseph Lamour
Matter News: “Federal changes fuel anxieties among Columbus immigrants”
“Federal changes fuel anxieties among Columbus immigrants” | Matter News | By Andy Downing
Columbus Monthly: “Restaurants Are in Distress Under New Immigration Policies”
“Restaurants Are in Distress Under New Immigration Policies” | Columbus Monthly | By Linda Lee Baird
Columbus Dispatch: “Immigrants in Columbus: How they arrived and how Trump is targeting them for removal”
“Immigrants in Columbus: How they arrived and how Trump is targeting them for removal” | Columbus Dispatch | By Danae King
Columbus Dispatch: “Trump policy bill slashed SNAP benefits for refugees, worrying Columbus nonprofit leaders”
“Trump policy bill slashed SNAP benefits for refugees, worrying Columbus nonprofit leaders” | Columbus Dispatch | By Sheridan Hendrix
Clintonville Spotlight: “Market is another way to empower refugees”
“‘Market is another way to empower refugees” | Clintonville Spotlight | By Maria Wolever
Columbus Dispatch: “‘Racism by presidential decree’: Ohio immigrants, advocates react to Trump travel ban”
“‘Racism by presidential decree’: Ohio immigrants, advocates react to Trump travel ban” | Columbus Dispatch | By Danae King
Columbus CEO’s Inspiring Women: Angela Plummer Leads CRIS Refugee Agency With Compassion
“Columbus CEO’s Inspiring Women: Angela Plummer Leads CRIS Refugee Agency With Compassion” | Columbus CEO | By Laura Newpoff
Columbus Dispatch: “Central Ohio Somali, Bhutanese families could be hurt by new Trump travel ban”
“Central Ohio Somali, Bhutanese families could be hurt by new Trump travel ban” | Columbus Dispatch | By Danae King
Columbus Dispatch: “Trump halted work of welcoming legal refugees, but Columbus agencies, people still need help”
“Trump halted work of welcoming legal refugees, but Columbus agencies, people still need help” | Columbus Dispatch | By Danae King
Church World Service: “‘This Is a Betrayal’: An Afghan Resettlement Worker Speaks Out”
CRIS staff member Taq speaks out against the abrupt suspension of the United States Refugee Admissions Program, especially its harmful impact on thousands of Aghan allies.
WOSU 89.7 NPR News: “Local leaders share concerns on how immigrants may fare under Trump administration's policies”
CRIS Executive Director Angie Plummer was a guest on WOSU’s All Sides with Amy Juravich.
WOSU 89.7 NPR News: “Central Ohio refugee agency plans to continue services despite federal 'stop work' order”
“Central Ohio refugee agency plans to continue services despite federal 'stop work' order” | WOSU 89.7 NPR News | By Allie Vugrincic
Politico: “Trump made an example of Springfield during the campaign. Immigrants there are bracing for the worst.”
“Trump made an example of Springfield during the campaign. Immigrants there are bracing for the worst.” | Politico | Written by Irie Sentner
NYT: “Refugees Are Bracing for Trump to Cut the Resettlement Program Again”
“Refugees Are Bracing for Trump to Cut the Resettlement Program Again” | New York Times | Written by Miriam Jordan, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, and Hamed Aleaziz
Matter News: “Getting to know Leonard”
“Refugee stories: Getting to know Leonard” | Matter News | Written by Carsten Torgeson
Matter News: “Refugee stories: Narges derives strength from dedication”
“Refugee stories: Narges derives strength from dedication” | Matter News | Written by Carsten Torgeson
Matter News: “Refugee stories: James makes up for lost time”
“Refugee stories: James makes up for lost time” | Matter News | Written by Carsten Torgeson
Matter News: “Community Refugee & Immigration Services Braces for the Worst”
“Refugees, asylees contribute more than they cost governments, federal study finds”
“Community Refugee & Immigration Services Braces for the Worst” | Matter News | Written by Andy Downing
From Challenge to Contribution: How Immigrants Help Drive Economic Prosperity
CRIS’ Executive Director Angie Plummer and Patrick Terrien, CEO & President of the Columbus Council on World Affairs, issued a joint statement that underscores the vital role that immigrants play in driving economic growth and prosperity in our community.