A classically trained concert pianist, Olena was forced to leave everything behind when her home was bombed by Russian forces. By the time she arrived safely to the United States, she’d given up on her dream of playing music. Her dreams were revived after she met a case manager at USCRI and joined a group of Ukrainian musicians
Refugee Response’s community advisory board connects newcomers to resources in Greater Cleveland
Refugee Response organizes a collection for new Afghan families
Jonas describes the experience of immigration detention in Ohio