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11/20/2023 - 9News: “Refugees combine old traditions with new ones as they celebrate Thanksgiving in Colorado”

6/28/2023 - CBS News Colorado: Colorado nonprofits get big boost to support Afghan refugees: "They welcome refugees here, and that's why I came here and I'm in love with Colorado"

6/26/2023 - CO Newsline: “Two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan, many allies still in danger”

2/27/2023 - Denver Post: “‘Dream come true’ program at DU trains newly arrived refugees in American hospitality management”

2/20/2023 - Westword: “DU's Ready for American Hospitality Program Hosting Public Good Gala”

2/01/2023 - 9News: “Refugee co-sponsorship group went from volunteers to family members in less than a year”

11/24/2022 - CPR News: “For 17 years, this roving Thanksgiving feast has welcomed refugees to the Denver area”

11/24/2022 - Sentinel: “CULTURAL CORNUCOPIA: African center hosts annual refugee Thanksgiving paused by pandemic”

11/24/2022 - Rocky Mountain PBS: “Refugees in Colorado celebrate Thanksgiving with a focus on decolonization”

11/10/2022 - Rocky Mountain PBS: “She was once a refugee. Now she helps others navigate their new lives in the United States”

9/15/2022 - Church News: “JustServe a part of efforts in Colorado that caught the attention of the U.N.”

9/5/2022 - 9News: “Former dean of civil engineering at a university in Afghanistan Fatema Samim has "to start from zero" in Colorado”

3/30/2022 - 9News: “DU's refugee culinary program gets a visit from delegates from around the world”

3/24/2022- Sentinel Colorado : “NET GAIN: Local activists get the ball rolling for young immigrants and refugees by teaching them the international language — soccer”

2/10/2022 - Denverite: “Tables from the Denver Diner are going to Afghan refugees”

December, 2021- 5280 Magazine: “Ruby’s Market Is on a Mission to Support Immigrant and Refugee Communities”

11/22/2021 - Kit Taintor via LinkedIn, Senior Advisor for New American Integration, Office of the Governor: “When Education and Employers Partner, New Americans Benefit”

10/4/2021- CBS Denver: “Denver Students Raise Money For Afghan Families Resettling In Metro Area”

8/19/21 - 9News: “Colorado organizations ready to help refugee families from Afghanistan”

6/17/21 - 9News: “Colorado refugees need help finding housing amid an affordable housing crisis”

10/29/2020 - I AM DENVER: “Iraqi Refugee Finds Welcoming Community in Denver”

4/21/20 - Denverite: “Ruby’s Market was supposed to feature goods made by refugees and immigrants. Now it’s an emergency pantry for them."

11/27/19 - 5280: “Holiday Potluck Brings Together 1,000 Coloradans, Refugee Families”

7/18/19 - Sentinel: “SEW CLOSE TO HOME: Aurora area refugees find a skill and a place in America”

5/31/19 - CBS Denver: “Refugee Stories Come To Life In Comics At Denver Pop Culture Con”

5/17/19 - Your Hub Denver Post: “Connection Through Comics: Pop Culture Classroom Brings Refugee Stories to Light in Comic Form”

2/22/19 - University of Denver: “Gift Endows Opportunities in Hospitality for Refugees and Immigrants"

2/1/19 - Rise Above: “ACC Basketball"

12/13/18 - Denver Post: “Where to volunteer in Denver, Aurora and beyond during this holiday season

11/29/18 - The Denver Channel: “Woman follows passion in retirement as study shows more women optimistic about aging

11/22/18 - The Colorado Independent: “Greene: Far from home, a Talysh refugee in Denver gives thanks in a new land”

11/21/18 - Colorado Public Radio: “Pass The Curry Chicken And Injera, Please. It's Time For The Refugee First Thanksgiving”

11/5/18 - CBS Denver: “Booming Bow Startup Helps ‘Make A Difference,’ Hires Refugees”

10/13/18 - Denver Post: “As refugee resettlement in Colorado dwindles, so does the workforce in an already tight labor market. Refugees have positive impact on Colo. economy, study finds”

9/21/18 - The Colorado Independent: “What the cut to the federal refugee cap means for Colorado

8/8/19 - CBS Denver: "Group Collecting School Supply Donations For Refugee Community"

8/1/18 - 9News: "Refugee training program is about more than just jobs"

7/25/18 - 9News: "Program helps refugee, immigrant students"

7/17/18 - Denverite: "Federal refugee funding to Colorado could be cut as much as 40 percent"

6/22/18 - 9News: "Refugee assistance organization refocusing efforts as fewer settle in Colorado"

6/19/18 - Denverite: "Denver’s World Refugee Day celebration will focus on refugees’ impact on local economy"

6/17/18 - 9News: "Fewer refugees are coming to Colorado and it's hurting local employers"

2/10/18 - American Libraries: "A Welcome Place: How Libraries Can Help Refugees in Their Communities"

11/20/17 - 9News: "HUNDREDS OF REFUGEES TASTE THEIR FIRST THANKSGIVING DINNER IN DENVER"

11/20/17- CBS Denver: "‘This Land Is A Good Land’: Refugees Treated To Thanksgiving Meal"

7/22/17 - Westword: "Tonight's Designing Women Event Highlights Work From We Made This"

7/12/17 - Highlands Ranch Herald: "Wares by refugee women to be sold in Denver gallery"

5/31/17 - Colorado Politics: "Front lines of Colorado refugee resettlement uncertain, but optimistic over Trump travel ban"

11/23/16 - CBS Denver "Refugees Celebrate 1st Thanksgiving"

11/21/16 - Denver Post: "For refugees’ first Thanksgiving in America, gratitude mixes with worry"

8/9/16 - Company Week:  "Co-founders Mark Johnson and Jeremy Priest find their growing business at the center the national election and a movement to make more apparel in the U.S. "

11/26/15 - Fox31 News:  "Refugees celebrate Thanksgiving with an international twist in Denver"

11/23/15 - Denver Post: "Refugees welcomed to Denver Thanksgiving dinner"

11/17/15 - Denver Post: "African Community Center plans "first Thanksgiving" for new refugees"

6/27/15 - Denver Post: "Helping young DREAMers reach their potential"

6/19/15 - Denver Post: "Refugee, Scholar, Artist Receives Inaugural Ambassador Scholarship" 

5/2/15 - Denver Post: "'Sew Many Stories' gala will raise funds for refugee women May 7" 

9/3/13 - "The Human Capital"

4/23/14 - Denver University's Clarion: "African refugees voice experience"

6/21/13 - FOX Denver: "Sewing program gives refugees new hope"

2/29/12 - Metropolitan State University of Denver: "Student donations help refugees adjust"

1/4/12 - Denver Coalition for Integration: "Refugee Thanksgiving 2011 - ECDC's African Community Center