On September 25, 2026, we gathered at the Islamic Center of Riverside to celebrate the end of our Afghan Newcomer Support Program. Every ANSP family completed the three goals on their self-sufficiency plan, and many kept going. Read about the certificate ceremony, our digital skills and driver's permit students, our guest speakers, a potluck cooked by our families, and what two years of ANSP has meant to our community.
Read MoreA reflection on advocating for our refugee and newcomer families at Refugee Council USA's Advocacy Days: what it felt like to speak up in this moment, to share what we're seeing on the ground in Southern California, and why it matters now more than ever that we raise our voices for our refugee neighbors, with so much at stake this year.
Read MoreHMI attended Riverside’s State of the City address to celebrate progress and explore new partnerships aligned with our mission. From the Hero Award honoring the Civil Rights Institute to expanding workforce and youth development initiatives, the evening reinforced our commitment to helping build the Riverside we all deserve. Learn how you can get involved and support this work.
Read MoreHMI was honored to participate in a significant event that is a beacon of hope and support for Afghan refugees in the United States: the Afghan Support Center in Anaheim, California…
Read MoreThe atmosphere in San Diego was filled with hope, unity, and a shared commitment to make a difference at the fifth annual CA Statewide Convening on Refugee Resettlement and Asylum…
Read MoreRead about the needs we addressed from Afghan families in the Inland Empire area…
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