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From The Progress Index: "With funding cut, what is the future of key Virginia refugee resettlement program?"
By Allie Pitchon, Petersburg Progress-Index June 9, 2025Â Commonwealth Catholic Charities, based in the greater Richmond region, Newport...
Jun 11
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CBS 6 Article: Rabiul Alam fled his war-torn country as a child and landed in 'dream' Virginia home
Elizabeth Homes from CBS 6 sat down with a former foster youth, current foster parents, and our own BeBe Tran to talk about the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors foster care program in Richmond.Â
May 13
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"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." A board member's reflection on Refugee Resettlement policy changes
As a country of immigrants, the United States has been a leader in the free world welcoming the tired, the poor and the refugee...
Mar 26
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The Virginia Pilot Excerpt: "Virginia Nonprofit ceases refugee resettlement program in wake of federal cuts"
by  Kate Seltzer, The Virginia Pilot Below are excerpts shared with permission from The Virginia Pilot. Read full article. Photo from...
Mar 10
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Roanoke Times Excerpts: Refugees remain separated from families
Commonwealth Catholic Charities said it has welcomed 348 legally authorized refugees since its current fiscal year began Oct. 1.
Jan 31
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Celebrating National Adoption Month
Over the years, countless individuals and families have been deeply touched by Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ adoption and pregnancy...
Nov 26, 2024
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A message for fellow refugees: 'Don't give up'
Sona Rahmani lost everything when she fled her home in Afghanistan. As she builds a new life in Roanoke, she wants to remind fellow refugees
Jun 27, 2024
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