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- Jul 28, 2022
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A Bright Future
Sayyid, his parents, and three siblings arrived in the United States from Afghanistan in 2017. At the time, he was 14-years-old. CCC...
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- Jul 12, 2022
- 1 min
Adjusting to a New Life and Culture
Abdul and Fatima came to Newport News from Afghanistan in August 2021. Their 10 children, six daughters and four sons ranging in ages...
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- Jan 21, 2022
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A New Year's Message
As the first few weeks of the new year speed by, we've been reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges experienced in 2021. With...
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
Thank You to All Who Served
When CCC’s Roanoke Refugee Resettlement Program Manager, Samim, was a child in Afghanistan he remembers seeing U.S. soldiers in his...
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- Oct 21, 2021
- 1 min
CCC to Receive Donation from Asian American Society of Central Virginia
On October 22, 2021, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) will be presented with a $10,000 donation from Asian American Society of...
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- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
Rising Higher and Higher
Benafsha came to the United States as a Special Immigrant Visa holder during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
CCC Assists with Arrival of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Holders
In coordination with U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) and other non-profit organizations...
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- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Working his way to Independence
Hertier is 19-years-old and a rising junior in high school. He was born in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
Celebrating World Refugee Day in Newport News
Each June 20 on World Refugee Day, CCC celebrates the richness and diversity that refugees bring to America.
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- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
Olivier
Olivier was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When he was nine, his family fled to Burundi because of war. They were resettled a
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- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
I am a Refugee
My name is A.S. I am 13 years old. I came to the United States in 3 years ago by a big plane, lots of miles, from my home country in Asia.
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- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
Navigating a New Life
It was her first day of work as an essential employee, sewing masks during the pandemic.
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- Dec 4, 2019
- 2 min
City of Richmond Signs Official Welcome to Refugees
The City of Richmond has become one of the first cities in the nation to provide a consent letter welcoming the resettlement of refugees
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- Jun 14, 2019
- 1 min
Hope for a Future
As an English-speaker who had previously worked with the United States government in Afghanistan, Aria was hopeful about her prospects
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- Jun 6, 2019
- 1 min
A Long Road to Safety
Amina’s road to the United States has been long and often painful.
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- Mar 26, 2019
- 1 min
Volunteer Spotlight
Art Heifetz Much of CCC’s ability to help others depends on volunteers—caring individuals who share their unique talents and skills. Art...
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