No Virus Can Stop That!
Rita left the turmoil in Sudan two years ago. She is fierce about doing what she needs to do to make a better life for her children and eventually, become a contributing citizen. But Corona Virus hit... "Mom, what does this mean?" "Habibi, I don't know." For...
What happened to WFI during COVID-19
Real Life with Real People
Lack of language affects more than what meets the eye. Not being able to say; “hello, how are you?” is one thing. Not being able to help your family meet their basic needs is a whole other issue. This summer, our American School Evening program is striving to help...
You Learned THAT in school??
Yusef asked as he watched his wife, Kazima. She’d leaned in toward their preteen son, looked him right in the eye, and told him, “It’s okay to feel angry, but it’s not okay to yell and throw things.” She took a breath. “But if you want, you can ask to walk away for a...
Celebrating Amir’s Successes
This is Amir. His family of 7 moved here from Sudan a year ago this summer. Each member of his family is enrolled in one of our programs and they have been with us through their first summer, fall, winter, and now spring. Amir is an accountant but wasn’t able to find...
“He is now one of the most important people in my life”
University students house refugee in Toledo
Syrian Refugee FeatureFor our students, kindness crosses cultural borders. Watch how these two senior engineering students are helping a Syrian refugee. Posted by The University of Toledo on Thursday, December 10, 2015
Do you ever wonder what our students of other religions say about us?
Very sweet envelope I received in the mail last night. Almost 5 years ago when I was newcomer to the US,hadn't started school yet nor working I registered for summer classes in American School for Women and Children(ASFWC). Only three weeks were enough to be in love...