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IHAP Bridges Healthcare Gap
July 24, 2013
by Sarah Spagnola CNNC Summer Intern Putting down roots in the United States is no easy feat for immigrants and refugees. New arrivals must navigate a labyrinth of challenges, from adjusting to a new educational system to finding employment. One challenge, though, is truly life-and-death: getting access to quality, affordable … Continued
Turkish Delight
July 24, 2013
By Raleigh Bailey Many people know of Turkish delight only as a delicious confection made in Turkey. However, I want to share another Turkish delight based on two weeks I spent there in early July as part of a cultural exchange program for North Carolinians organized by Turkish immigrants in … Continued
Students Stay Sharp at Summer School
July 24, 2013
Dozens of elementary school-age children in the Glen Haven and Ashton Woods communities are getting a head start on learning this summer through a special program at Ronald E. McNair Elementary School. The three-week summer program aims to combat summer learning loss, a phenomenon in which children’s memories of concepts … Continued
Immigration Reform on the Horizon
June 14, 2013
As we go to press, the U.S. Senate is debating SB 744, the proposed immigration reform bill. It is long and complicated — 840 pages so far — and amendments are pending. The bipartisan bill developed and proposed by the “Gang of Eight” in the Senate is a good compromise … Continued
Immigration Reform PowerPoint – Proposed Senate Bill Spring 2013
June 13, 2013
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Ashton Woods Community Center Helps Families Succeed
May 31, 2013
by Sarah Spagnola, CNNC Summer Intern As the school year draws to a close, children and teenagers across the state close their textbooks and daydream about the sunny, fun-filled days to come — but only after they’ve taken their end-of-grade or end-of-course exams. At the Ashton Woods Community Center, CNNC’s … Continued
A Brief Look at the History of Immigration Reform
May 24, 2013
The U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written by refugees and immigrants and their children who sought religious and economic freedom. These documents represented ideals that became cherished around the world. For the first 100 years of U.S. history, there were no immigration laws. The first immigration law … Continued
April 2013 Newsletter
May 6, 2013
The Center for New North Carolinians Newsletter Building bridges among immigrant populations and existing communities throughout the state of North Carolina… Happy Spring! CNNC’s programs are thriving and new opportunities are developing. Many of you who recieve our updates are also great community partners. To any of you who have … Continued