Friends, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has been rescinded as of yesterday afternoon. We are able to help select DACA recipients apply for their 2-year renewal by October 5. The US Department of Homeland Security fees for DACA renewal applications total $495.00, a hefty fee for students and young people. If you are […]
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A Brief History of Immigration in Harrisonburg
The Shenandoah Valley has been a cultural crossroads for thousands of years. The biodiverse climate has supported a multitude of people groups from hunter-gatherers in the Archaic age to Native American tribes who resided in the area until the early 1700s.
Harrisonburg International Food Guide
There is no shortage of ethnic food here in Harrisonburg–from Mexican tiendas to Kurdish cafes, there are an abundance of options. If you want to try new delicious cuisines, check out our comprehensive guide of all the international restaurants, stores, and food trucks in the Harrisonburg area. Many of these localities are owned and operated by […]
No Matter Where You’re From
In 2015, the pastor of Immanuel Mennonite, Matthew Bucher, approached Howard with the idea to paint a sign. Howard recalls that Bucher handed her a paper with the message written in three languages and asked her if she would be interested in creating the sign.
A Response to President Trump's Immigration Orders
On January 27, 2017 at 4:42pm, President Trump signed an executive order halting all refugee resettlement for 120 days (with occasional exceptions for religious minorities), barring Syrian refugees from entering the country indefinitely, and temporarily banning everyone, including refugees, from seven Muslim majority countries from entering the United States for at least 90 days. […]
Five Questions About U.S. Immigration: A Fact Sheet
The new year has come, bringing with it the end of one presidential era and the start of a new one. As stated in the last NewBridges blog post, one of the most important things that Americans concerned with the well-being of immigrants can do during this time of transition is to educate themselves about […]
After the Election: How to Support the Local Immigrant Community
Many people are concerned for the immigrant community in light of the recent election results. Interacting with and advocating for immigrants are tangible ways to take a stand against the fear and hate that seem to have set the tone of many national conversations about immigrants. Keep reading for a list of ideas of practical […]
Después de la elección: Informacion importante sobre inmigración
Aquí en PuentesNuevos estamos trabajando para juntar información que podamos compartir con los de Uds que tienen preguntas después de la elección. Decidimos hacer unos videos con instrucciones. Este primer video es una introducción. Sabemos que muchos jovenes que tienen DACA quizás están preguntando que hacer. Este video se refiere a ese […]
Immigrants and the Economy: Latinas Rise in Entrepreneurship
Over the past several years, the United States has seen an increase in business growth that has counteracted the lingering effects of the recession. The role of women entrepreneurs is particularly noteworthy among the brackets of business owners whose revenue has contributed to this growth. According to the 2016 State of Women Business Report, the […]
The Welcoming City: Harrisonburg City Public Schools are Recognized by New America
“Residents of Harrisonburg, Virginia characterize the town as a ‘welcoming community’ that ‘embraces diversity’ and as a place with a very ‘unique and powerful story’ to tell. It’s a story of a changing community that accepts diversity rather than rejecting it. Why would this be the case when many other communities have approached similar […]