Abilene, TX

Abilene mayor addresses new U.S. citizens

Submitted by Anonymous on September 29, 2011 - 10:06pm

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Abilene mayor addresses new U.S. citizens

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September 29, 2011 (All day)

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Abilene Reporter-News (AP)

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He praises refugees, asks them to vote

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Proud new Americans: 80 families set to celebrate citizenship

Submitted by Anonymous on September 26, 2011 - 11:50pm

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Proud new Americans: 80 families set to celebrate citizenship

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September 26, 2011 (All day)

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Abilene Reporter-News (AP)

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Years from now, when Chrinovique and Charity Ilunga look at the photograph their parents made them sit still for, they'll understand why it was so important.

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Refugees go back to school: Cooper junior relishes liberty in U.S.

Submitted by Anonymous on August 21, 2011 - 11:53pm

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Refugees go back to school: Cooper junior relishes liberty in U.S.

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August 21, 2011 (All day)

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Abilene Reporter-News (AP)

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Learning the ins and outs of being a high school student in America should be a snap for John Iragena, considering what he's been through in his 16 years.

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Thanksgiving in Abilene

On November 20th, ten refugee families enjoyed their first Thanksgiving in the U.S. at Abilene Christian University (ACU) on November 20th. The event was hosted by the ACU for the International Rescue Committee student group and was held at Gardner Hall on the ACU campus. ACU for the IRC serves resettled refugees in Abilene by working with the local IRC office to do service projects, cultural events, and mentoring/English teaching. ACU for the IRC holds donation drives each semester and hosts Thanksgiving and Easter events for refugee families.

Refugees Serving as Volunteers in Abilene

Amanda Swan, an intern in the employment department at the IRC in Abilene, is developing a volunteer partnership project for refugees with the hope of increasing employability. She has contacted several nonprofit agencies in town to gather information about volunteer opportunities. Between arrival and employment, the IRC in Abilene has observed that refugees sometimes struggle with feeling unproductive and disconnected from the community. By volunteering at local agencies, they have the opportunity to interact with community me