The Christmas season was a challenge to many refugee families during a global pandemic. Thanks to Eagle Church for their help in putting together 60+ gift baskets. The baskets…
Throughout this year of a global pandemic, many have struggled to stay employed and pay rent- facing the real possibility of eviction. The immigrant, refugee communities comprise nearly 10% of the population of…
Going back to school has looked different this year, but students are now returning to the classroom, some on a hybrid schedule. Thank you to everyone who made this happen! We…
The Migros Aid Garden of 2020 has been a huge success in many ways. The garden is over and cleaned out for 2021! There were 53 volunteers involved in Garden…
When the pandemic first began in early 2020 and the city was mostly shut down, masks were needed for medical workers because of the shortage of supplies. Volunteers for Migros Aid donated fabric,…
Students in IPS started the school year virtually in August. While the schools provided computers and tablets for students to be able to connect with their teachers from home, many of them…
So many lessons about life can be taught in a garden. That was exactly our vision for the second year of the Migros Aid garden. The garden has been a real…
The chance to drive for an hour away from the city is a big deal for many young immigrants. This summer we have been able to take students on camping and…
Diapers can be a challenge to obtain for low income families because they cannot be obtained through SNAP (food stamps) or WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children). During…
Due to Covid-19 this year, it has left most of us feeling isolated and unable to have human connection. Despite this reality, a few Migros Mentors have been able to stay connected…