Report: Immigrants having outsized impact on Columbus-area's economy
Read an article discussing immigrants’ role in contributing to the Central Ohio economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to growing the economy, immigrants are also stepping into the jobs facing the most work shortages. Click the button below to read the full story.
Edith Espinal, Adrienne Hood part of 'tres madres' still fighting for change
Read how three women, one of which is a CRIS staff member, have come together as activists in Columbus to fight for justice. Click below to read the full story.
Biden says he will raise refugee cap to 62,500 but warns the US will not be able to meet new number
Read an article discussing President Biden’s reversal of keeping refugee cap at 15,000 and instead raising it to 62,500. Learn how this choice impacts CRIS and other resettlement agencies in Ohio. Click below to read the full story.
Refugees trickle into Columbus as Biden reversal dashes high hopes of local advocates
Read an article discussing how Biden’s choice to leave refugee cap at 15,000 affects families waiting to be connected, CRIS, and other Columbus-based refugee resettlement services. Click the button below to read the full story.
CRIS Press Conference To Protest Proposal To Cut U.S. Refugee Admissions
CRIS held a press conference following Congress’ proposal to cut all refugee resettlement in 2020. Read about the conference and what this could mean for the futures of many refugees.
The Power Of One
CRIS Community Connector Coordinator Jeremy Hollon was this year’s Crew Community MVP – read to learn more about his role in the community and the importance of soccer for refugee and immigrant communities.
Immigrant, American
Sowdo Mohamud and Jhuma Acharya, both CRIS employees, share their experience of emigrating to the United States, becoming a citizen and what being an American means to them.
Columbus Leadership Podcast – Angie Plummer
Our executive director, Angie Plummer, was featured on an episode of the Columbus Leadership Podcast which highlights diverse leaders throughout Central Ohio.
End backlog that prevents refugees from getting in, contributing
Op-ed from our executive director Angie Plummer.
The Health 202: The Trump administration's refugee policy is dismantling the infrastructure that cares for them
The Washington Post profiles the dissolving refugee resettlement infrastructure in the US with interviews with our Executive Director, Angie Plummer.
Newly naturalized citizens exercise their right to vote
Local ABC 6 features our Employment director and recent refugee, Tara Dhungana, as he votes for the first time.
Meet Afkab Hussein, a 2018 Champions for Change Award Recipient
Afkab is a CRIS client whose family is separated from him overseas. CWS recently recognized his activism with an award.
Reunited at last: 6-year-old son runs into mother’s arms after multiple resettlement delays
Read about Mohamed, the 6-year old son of a CRIS client who was stuck by himself overseas for 3 years before recently arriving.
Mother, son, separated at border now reunited, awaiting fate in Columbus
Read the Columbus Dispatch coverage of a CRIS client from El Salvador who was separated from her 7-year old son at the border.
US on Track to Let in Fewest Refugees since 1980
At the current rate, only 20,000 refugees will be resettled this fiscal year; which is less than half of the 45,000 quota set by the president. Read more of the Columbus Dispatch coverage of a CRIS client on the subject.
A Refugee Family Arrives in Arkansas, Before the Door Shuts
The Mwenda family fled Congo in 2009 after a militia attack and lived for years in Malawi. The New York Times spoke with CRIS staff regarding this recent arrival in Columbus.
Immigrant Families Sacrifice for Next Generation
The Columbus Dispatch discusses the determination of three immigrant families to create better lives for their children.