It is fair to say that all refugees have gone through some kind of trauma. The trauma of leaving their war-torn regions and the trauma involved in moving to another country as a…
Our 6th annual "Back to School" party was a great success in the community. We distributed over 193 backpacks to students representing 23 local schools. There were 40+ volunteers who came to serve…
When offering emotional support to refugees, it's essential to ask open-ended and non-intrusive questions to create a safe and trusting environment. It takes time to build trust and consistency in a relationship. Belonging…
Mentoring is all about relationships. We must have relationships in order to thrive and grow as humans, no matter where we were born. Migros Aid is about helping nurture and allow relationships to…
Since Migros Aid began in 2017, we have made efforts to come alongside students in their education and provide tutoring and emotional support for students. In 2022, we expanded and launched the Migros…
We sponsored a conference in March 2023 and refugee church groups came from Grand Rapids, MI; Dayton, OH; Lousville, KY to join other refugees in Indianapolis. They were all from different regions in…
Migros Academy happens each Tuesday evening and is where refugee students are tutored and encouraged in their education. Tutors are treated to entertaining stories from students, like whether eating worms would be considered…
Since we began as an organization we have made efforts to assist refugee students and help nurture their growth. Migros Academy is our weekly initiative to assist refugee students in their education…
