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MIGROS 101 is our training for all volunteers and people interested to serve refugees with us. Please click the link below and sign up for this free training! Wed. March 13 https://volunteersignup.org/7R8DQ Sun. April 7 https://volunteersignup.org/KHDKE What…

Migros Aid Academy Christmas Party Celebrates Students and their Hard Work

December 21, 2023

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In the middle of the Migros Aid Academy 2023 Christmas party, six-year old George exclaimed, “This is the best day of my life!” Although I have lived quite a few more days than…

Explaining Thanksgiving to New Americans

November 19, 2023

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By Angie Wiggins Thanksgiving dressing. Black Friday. Macy’s Day Parade. Most Americans have strong opinions about Thanksgiving traditions like these. While students in the Migros Aid community know that they get Thanksgiving off from school,…

Migros Aid Academy Begins for ’23-’24 School Year

September 11, 2023

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Since 2017, Migros Aid has mobilized volunteers to invest in the education of refugee students. We know that education is foundational for children. Unfortunately, most refugee students fall behind in school as they…

6 Ways to Respond to Trauma Among Refugees

August 4, 2023

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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…

10 Questions to Ask Refugees to Make them Feel Seen and Empowered

August 1, 2023

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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…

Upcoming Migros 101 Trainings for Volunteers

July 31, 2023

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Are you interested in serving refugees and immigrants? Want to get more information? Here are our upcoming Migros 101 trainings. Please click on the date and sign up! Migros 101 is required for all…

Summer 2023 Mentor Stories

July 20, 2023

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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…

Migros Academy End-of-Year Celebration

June 2, 2023

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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…

Empowering and Encouraging Students like Mahat

March 28, 2023

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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…

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Migros 101 Training in March & April 2024

Migros Aid Academy Christmas Party Celebrates Students and their Hard Work

Explaining Thanksgiving to New Americans

Migros Aid Academy Begins for ’23-’24 School Year

6 Ways to Respond to Trauma Among Refugees

10 Questions to Ask Refugees to Make them Feel Seen and Empowered

Upcoming Migros 101 Trainings for Volunteers

Summer 2023 Mentor Stories

Migros Academy End-of-Year Celebration

Empowering and Encouraging Students like Mahat

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