Donate now to help refugees losing healthcare coverage
New federal policy changes threaten to disrupt that path to self-sufficiency. Beginning October 1, refugees who have not yet received permanent residency are no longer eligible for Medicaid. At the same time, recent changes to work authorization mean some refugees may lose their ability to work while their permanent residency remains pending, a process that can take years.
Interpreters Help Us Understand
"As long as different languages exist, there will always be a need for interpreters," reflects CCC interpreter Cristian Numpaque. "Interpreters help people communicate, understand each other, and be heard."
"We are just trying to get a better future"
"We came here legally, we just want to work and go to school... We are just trying to get a better future."