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Refugees discover new ways to plant roots in America

Submitted by lucy.carrigan on January 7, 2013 - 1:00am
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Refugees discover new ways to plant roots in America
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January 8, 2013
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NBC Nightly News
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SAN DIEGO -- It's daybreak at the City Heights Farmer's Market. Under a bright yellow tent, Luchia Lokonyen is arranging the fruits of her labor (kale, and several other greens), while greeting her customers.

Refugee in the Kitchen

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Refugee in the Kitchen
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January 6, 2013
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I've always thought that if you can turn cooking dinner into reality TV—shows such as "Top Chef" or "Samurai Saladmen" or "Pastry Psychos" or whatever they're called—you could pretty much do a reality TV show about anything or anybody.

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The IRC in 2012: growing opportunity


December 31, 2012
By George Rupp

Growing up in Myanmar, Ah Lun loved turning chili peppers and vegetables from his family's garden into nutritious meals.

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Holiday Wreaths by Refugees

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Holiday Wreaths by Refugees
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December 24, 2012
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Three refugees from Bhutan are participating in the farm worker training program through the Local Food Hub and the International Rescue Committee, or IRC.

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Phoenix garden helps refugees set down roots

Submitted by lucy.carrigan on December 13, 2012 - 1:00am
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Phoenix garden helps refugees set down roots
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December 13, 2012
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PHOENIX -- For generations it has been the promise of America ... the streets are paved with gold. At one of the busiest intersections in Phoenix, it is not gold but green that is holding out the promise of a better life.

A garden grows in the Bronx


December 12, 2012
By The IRC

Ah Lun, a refugee from Myanmar, accepts a key to the front gate of Drew Gardens from Lisa Brochet, a New Roots program manager in New York. Ah Lun grows chili peppers, garlic and onions on his garden plot.

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#GivingTuesday – helping refugees set down new roots

Submitted by Anonymous on November 27, 2012 - 6:30pm
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#GivingTuesday – helping refugees set down new roots
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November 27, 2012
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Eden Grinshpan, hosts "Eden Eats" on The Cooking Channel. Read more about #Giving Tuesday About six months ago, I found myself standing in the middle of the International Rescue Committee’s New Roots community farm in the City Heights section of San Diego.

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Empty lots as public-service hubs

Submitted by Priya.Shah on November 26, 2012 - 5:24pm
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Empty lots as public-service hubs
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November 26, 2012
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Phoenix leaders hope to put a dent in what they say is an overabundance of vacant lots.

Hundreds gathered on a once-vacant lot on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road Monday for the launch of PHX Renews, a city-led initiative aimed at temporarily filling Phoenix's vacant lots with things like community gardens, public art and educational spaces.

Phoenix to transform vacant lot into hub for agriculture, art, public gatherings

Submitted by Priya.Shah on November 26, 2012 - 5:22pm
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Phoenix to transform vacant lot into hub for agriculture, art, public gatherings
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November 26, 2012
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PHOENIX – Surrounded by food trucks, mural artists and 200 boxed trees, Mayor Greg Stanton announced plans Monday to transform a 15-acre midtown lot into a place for growing crops, displaying artwork and holding public gatherings.

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