ST. JOHNSBURY — The St. Johnsbury Welcome Center was transformed Saturday into the setting for an international food festival hosted by The Northeast Kingdom Asylum Seekers Assistance Network (NEKASAN), a nonprofit that has assisted 19 asylum seekers since it began its work. […]
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Happenings at NEKASAN Imane is walking! A robust 16 months old, she attends a childcare program in St Johnsbury subsidized by Umbrella’s Parent program, while her mama studies and works at St J Dental as a dental assistant. Papa is working with a landscaper for the summer and hopes to gain an apprenticeship as an HVAC […]
It was a struggle for Janet and her family to get into the United States, and now it’s a struggle to stay. […]
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Today, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are announcing sweeping new measures to further reduce unlawful migration across the Western Hemisphere, significantly expand lawful pathways for protection, and facilitate the safe, orderly, and humane processing of migrants. […]
A bowling party celebrating a family’s stay in St Johnsbury […]
Since last Monday, three migrant families — more than a dozen people total — have arrived at the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, transported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and hoping to find transportation to final destinations outside Vermont. […]
Baby on the way! […]
Thank You!With deep gratitude, we say THANK YOU to all who generously responded to our Annual Appeal and to all who have supported us during the year with your monthly gifts. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue supporting our guests and think about expanding our efforts. What We Are DoingWith some thoughtful planning we have created a budget […]
