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West Michigan Airbnbs, hotels to house Afghan refugees
WWMT
The initial question was "When? " but now it's "Where? " Bethany Christian Services told News Channel 3 that it had welcomed eight refugees in the past month, with 10 on the way over the next couple of weeks. Short term housing solutions for a few weeks at a time are an option for now, but the next issue that presented itself is where to put refugees in the long term. New today: Landlord looks for answers after home gets demolished in Kalamazoo standoff.
Read MoreNonprofit receives grant to improve family connections
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Bethany Christian Services (BCS) is introducing a new birth parent and kinship support initiative with the help of a federal grant.
Read MoreKalamazoo Public Schools welcomes Afghan refugee students to the classroom
WWMT
West Michigan agencies including Kalamazoo Public Schools were lending a helping hand to dozens of Afghan refugees who were starting new in the United States. For weeks, Kalamazoo County welcomed new families into the community as well as in the classroom.
Read More50 Afghan Refugees Will Call Fresno Home. Can You Lend a Hand?
GV Wire
Bethany Christian Services is asking for your help in bringing 50 Afghan refugees to Fresno. Donations and volunteers are needed.
Read MoreMacomb County task force leader educates on human trafficking
C&G Newspapers
MOUNT CLEMENS — Example after example was provided of human trafficking cases in Macomb and Oakland counties.
Read MoreThe beauty of the Creator reflected in kids with Down syndrome
The Christian Post
Through Peyton and Eliza’s joy, we see a small glimpse of the beauty that awaits us in eternity. They have taught us more about love, joy, and grace than we could have imagined, and when we look into their faces, we see the face of God. That is our precious gift as their mothers.
Read MoreAfghan families resettled in Philadelphia as evacuees move off military bases
Philadelphia Inquirer
The total number of Afghan evacuees expected to stay permanently in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania has increased.
Read MoreHow Christian nonprofits are leading international orphan care
ERLC
Of those most tragically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 1.5 million children who lost parents or grandparents worldwide may be the most heartbreaking.
Read MoreGrowing the share of children in foster care living with relatives is goal of Kent County group awarded $2.5M
MLive
The federal grant was received by Bethany Christian Services and is designed to serve Kent County families.
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