Meet Mohamad
On the day President Trump’s executive order suspended refugee arrivals, indefinitely banned Syrian refugees, and reduced fiscal year arrivals from 110,000 to 50,000, we talked to Mohamad Alkenss to hear what he thought.
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How You Can Support Refugees
UPDATE: Since this story was posted, there has been another executive order suspending the refugee resettlement program. This was subsequently challenged in US courts and halted nationwide. Still, our work continues. Join us on this journey. Read the original post …
Advocacy Alert: Show Your Support for Refugee Resettlement
Overview UPDATE: President Trump signed the executive order on January 27. Learn how you can counter this action and continue supporting refugees. With national news reporting that President Trump will sign an executive order this week to temporarily halt the …
Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol: February 16
Join us in Frankfort at Kentucky’s State Capitol on Thursday, February 16, 2017, to stand alongside refugees and immigrants. Even if you can’t make it to Frankfort with us, there are many ways to get involved leading up to the event …
GoodGiving Challenge
Our Lexington office is participating in the Blue Grass Community Foundation‘s GoodGiving Challenge. The Challenge is an opportunity for the local Lexington Community to embrace and support nonprofits providing a variety of services to better our Lexington community. This year …
Get Involved 101: A New Event Putting Faith into Action
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting event! We look forward to partnering with you. Looking for ways to put your faith into action? Are you yearning to have an immediate impact on someone’s life? To …
Finding Common Threads: Volunteering with the Cultural Exchange Program
There are many ways to volunteer with Kentucky Refugee Ministries in Louisville and Lexington. A growing program in Louisville is our Adult Cultural Exchange opportunity, which pairs adults with refugee individuals or families who are in need of some extra …
Celebrating Hope: A Musical Event in Partnership with Harry Pickens
thank you for Joining us! On Friday, December 9, the KRM Louisville office celebrated a musical event in partnership with Harry Pickens. Stay tuned for photos from the event! Performers included the following acts: Claude Kiza Yuniel Reyes, Yessica Bravo, and …
Coat Check Coat Drive in Louisville
Your Friday plans this week can help support Kentucky Refugee Ministries and The Center for Women and Families! This Friday, November 18 at 8:00 pm, head to Kaiju for the Coat Check Coat Drive, an event celebrating local music and community members …
How to Help Refugees in Kentucky This Holiday Season
Refugees are resettled in Kentucky throughout the year, including over the holiday season. As the weather cools, we are grateful to the growing number of supporters who reach out to KRM and ask ‘How can I help?’ To best answer …
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