From: CWS Lancaster <vross@cwsglobal.org>
Date: Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Subject: CWS Lancaster July Newsletter
To: info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>
| No images? Click here   Lancaster Welcomes Our community has welcomed 19 new neighbors throughout May, June and July, with more arrivals anticipated throughout the summer. We are excited that our resettlement numbers are increasing after a long delay and families are again finding safety and hope in our community. CWS supports refugees to set their own path towards integration -- from welcome, to self-reliance, and ultimately to thriving in their new homes. Community support is vital to the integration of newly arrived refugees and we thank you for your willingness to walk alongside our newest neighbors in friendship and solidarity. As our resettlement numbers continue to grow, we will also continue to need your support in volunteering, in-kind donations, and referrals to available housing. Please visit our website for more information about opportunities to get involved!  Cheer on the Refugee Olympic Teams This Year The International Olympics Committee has unveiled the refugee teams that will participate in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics later this month. The 29 refugee athletes competing in the Olympics and the 6 athletes competing in the Paralympics are the second refugee teams to compete in the international competitions. Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach made the announcement during a virtual ceremony, saying he "can't wait to see" them compete. "When you, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and the athletes from the National Olympic Committees from all over the globe, finally come together in Tokyo on July 23, it will send a powerful message of solidarity, resilience and hope to the world," Bach said. "You are an integral part of our Olympic community, and we welcome you with open arms." Join us in cheering the Refugee Olympic and Paralympic teams this year! Follow us Facebook and Instagram to catch future posts about the individual athletes.  Fall Internships We are accepting applications for the following Fall Internships:  Wanderlust Coffee Free Shipping Promo Wanderlust Coffees is celebrating Customer Appreciation Days with free delivery in Lancaster City, for orders placed by July 18, 2021. Lancaster City friends, now is a great time to buy the Welcome Home blend for yourself and/or your neighbors. Proceeds benefit CWS Lancaster. Order today at www.wanderlustcoffees.com/cws.  July Lunch and Learn Webinar Series July 19th: Ethical Storytelling - How to tell stories with human dignity Presenter: Laura Curkendall, Director of Program Communications, CWS and Christopher Plummer, Director of Media, CWS Summary: It's natural to want to share the stories of our refugee neighbors with our own friends and family. But how can we ensure that we're doing it in a way that we feel good about? Members of the CWS Communications team will share their advice to help you tell refugee stories in an ethical, dignified way. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8658618200429138448 July 26th: What is Preferred Communities? Intensive Case Management and the Community in Partnership Presenter: Melissa Berger, Program Specialist, Vulnerable Populations Summary: Many refugees, asylees, and other new arrivals with complex needs gain access to extended, intensive case management and group services through the Preferred Communities (PC) grant. Learn who is eligible, how the program works, and how PC staff work closely with local communities to ensure that refugees are able to access and navigate the resources they need. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8898774629702595856 Missed a past session? No worries! Check out the recordings HERE.  Meet the Team! This month we are introducing you to CWS Lancaster's Refugee Community Organizer, Matt Johnson. In this role, Matt partners with and supports refugee and immigrant community leaders in central PA in advocating for community needs. Through amplifying local voices with the Refugee Youth Journalism Project with One United and working with young refugee leaders to register over 500 voters last year, he is committed to ensuring local community members have their voices heard! Matt is approaching his third year with CWS and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our office. He's a master trivia champion (and even appeared on Jeopardy!), fierce advocate, and great connector. In fact, you've probably already met him -- we think he seems to know almost everyone in Lancaster! While you're here, would you make a recurring donation? We are looking to onboard Welcome Teams! Interested in learning more about this incredible opportunity to walk beside some of Lancaster's newest refugee arrivals? Let's be in touch!    
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