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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Secretary Blinken & Secretary Mayorkas host a press availability on Title 42 announcement
Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and […]
Fact Sheet: U.S. Government Announces Sweeping New Actions to Manage Regional Migration
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. […]
Celebratory Bowling
A bowling party celebrating a family’s stay in St Johnsbury […]
State and local volunteers scramble to deal with increased crossings at the northern border
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. […]
Congratulations
Baby on the way! […]
January/February 2023 Newsletter
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 […]
Welcome to Vermont
A new guest explores the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. […]
Caledonian Record: Local Nonprofit Helps Asylum Seekers From Other Countries
December 29, 2022 A local non-profit organization has been operating quietly for the past few years. But at Wednesday night’s St. Johnsbury Select Board meeting, they publicly announced themselves to the community. Northeast Kingdom Asylum Seekers Assistance Network (NEKASAN) has been helping those who flee their home countries due to violence and fear and enter […]
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VTDigger: Quilting project welcomes Winooski immigrants with blankets
WINOOSKI — Woven fibers and written stories tie past immigrants to recent refugees in a unique crowd-sourced art project that’s now in Vermont. Sixty quilts pinned with welcome notes are on display at the Heritage Winooski Mill Museum through February. But unlike a typical exhibit, the works of art will be given away at the […]
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