Local Refugee And Immigrant Community

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This program is a group of elderly women within the local refugee and immigrant community who meet weekly to create knitting projects and socialize. Elders are very independent back in their home country, so it is different to be the U.S. and have to be completely dependent on their children. Some help raise and provide care for their grandchildren and great-children. Many do not speak English, or know their rights and the opportunities for them. They have organized field trips, like attending an International Women’s Day event, that was very successful, but lack the regular transportation needed. Their next step is to find an outlet for their products. They have donated to the local hospital and One Day of Community, as well as attempting

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