STORIES
Discover real stories from the Ipswich Refugee Program. Our blog shares experiences of refugee and immigrant families, community volunteers, and the local support that helps them thrive.
An Afghan family’s story
“In August 2021, when Kabul fell to the Taliban, my wife and I made it onto a U.S. C-17 cargo plane with about 600 others.” From Kabul to Ipswich, one Afghan family’s journey is a remarkable story of courage, hope, and the strength of community support.
In The News
The Local News
📆July 2, 2024 • The Local News
Ipswich opens doors to refugee family, transforming lives and community
“Once newcomers arrive, Lenhart said the Ipswich Refugee Program helps them get jobs and live independently. It connects them with resources, including English tutors, lawyers, and doctors.
In May, Lenhart’s organization got a $45,000 Cummings Foundation grant to supplement refugees’ rent payments.”
By Lindsey Byman, The Local News