Hello Harrisonburg

Jim Hershberger, Director of the Harrisonburg Immigration and Refugee Program of the Church World Service, gives insight into the circumstances, processes, realities, and possibilities that face the many refugees that find their way to Harrisonburg.  In 2014, the office resettled about 200 over the whole year - and just in September 2015, the office is resettling 60 people.  Learn what the local Church World Service is required to provide incoming refugees. Resources and Links Church World Service - Global U.S. Refugee Admissions FAQs New Bridges Immigrant Resource Center Skyline Literacy Shameless Plug Donate time, resources, and funds to the local Church World Service office! Listener Thank You Gift Find the Church World Service and Bridgewater Church of the Brethren Tent at the Harrisonburg International Festival, mention the Hello Harrisonburg Podcast, and get some free balloons! Attend the November First Friday's Art Exhibit (5-9p Nov 6th in the hallway by Capital Ale House and Court Square T