Image by Juanita Foucault from Pixabay By Jo Pendelton Jessica, the lead pediatric social worker at University Hospital, called me a few weeks ago about Eveline and her son Santiago, a ten-year-old with severe…
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Photo Credit: Brett Jordan Jeff Edelstein, a Policy Mediator who has worked with Maria Salazar (R-Florida) and Veronica Ecobar (D-Texas) to craft the Dignity Act, offered an overview of the…
The Interfaith Welcome Coalition (IWC) seeks new board members for the 2024-2026 term to carry out our mission: To meet the changing needs of asylum-seekers, refugees, and at-risk immigrants. Board members are expected to take an active role in the IWC community and serve on committees, assist with fundraising, advocate within their respective communities, and contribute their professional skills for the betterment of the IWC.