International Neighbor’s and Peace Frog team up for the 10th Annual Coat Drive to keep Charlottesville neighbors in need warm this winter. If you would like to donate a coat… The post NBC29: International Neighbors hosts coat drive to support refugees appeared first on International Neighbors.

Lieutenant Colonel Tim Leroux, a 20-year Army veteran, says he worked with many interpreters during his time in Iraq. “We couldn’t have done a thing without them,” he says.  In 2015, he… The post Army Veteran Sponsors Afghan Family’s Petition to come to the United States appeared first on International Neighbors.

CBS19 News: June 20, 2022 Home is how Rahimullah Nishat describes Charlottesville. “I’m not going anywhere,” said Nishat. But it hasn’t always been that way. “When I first got here… The post Afghan refugee finds home in Charlottesville appeared first on International Neighbors.

This June 20th, International Neighbors is hosting a World Refugee Day event at IX Art Park from 4-7pm. There will be food, fun and activities for all. Bring your family,… The post Celebrate World Refugee Day June 20th appeared first on International Neighbors.

The Harris family of Crozet, VA, recently wrapped up their second successful Change for Change quarter drive for International Neighbors and delivered 12 gift bags—each filled with $50 in quarters,… The post Crozet family delivers with second Change for Change drive appeared first on International Neighbors.

There’s no doubt about it, 2020 was a tough year. While we’re certainly not sad to see it go, a few things happened at IN last year (doesn’t it feel… The post 20 Reasons 2020 Wasn’t All Bad appeared first on International Neighbors.

Amy Long (pictured above) is one of the special people we call Great Neighbors. A few years ago, Amy learned about SIVs living in Charlottesville—people who had served alongside our… The post Amy Long: Overcoming adversity with love appeared first on International Neighbors.

Tonight is the eighth and final night of Hanukkah. And, as most people know, the holiday ritual calls for lighting one additional candle on the menorah each successive night until, on… The post Bringing Light: Celebrating the helpers on the ninth night of Hanukkah appeared first on International Neighbors.

Paid Staff and Volunteers Needed For Outreach International Neighbors has been awarded a $35,000 Community Recovery & Catalyst Grant from the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) to expand its efforts to facilitate online learning at… The post CACF Grant Helps IN Assist More Families With Online Learning appeared first on International Neighbors.

Dear Friends, As IN’s Virtual Learning Centers enter the second week, I wanted to update you on the three “learning pods”— one at the IN House, and two at Friends… The post An Update on our Virtual Learning Centers appeared first on International Neighbors.

By Jennifer Spratley I usually find myself planning Great Neighbor Gatherings and distributing school supplies and backpacks this time of year. With neighborhood gatherings on hold in response to the… The post Backpacks carry more than school supplies appeared first on International Neighbors.

Dear Friends, Our hearts are heavy as we witness yet another chapter in our nation’s tragic history of violence and racism. The senseless murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and… The post An open letter to our community appeared first on International Neighbors.

At International Neighbors, the safety and well-being of our neighbors, volunteers, and staff are our top priorities. We want to assure you that we are closely monitoring the evolving conditions… The post Response to COVID-19 appeared first on International Neighbors.

International Neighbors joins members of the Hello Neighbor Network, a cohort of nine community-based refugee support organizations across the U.S, in releasing this joint statement responding to the expansion of… The post Response to the travel ban expansion appeared first on International Neighbors.

With displaced populations reaching record numbers worldwide, the refugees and Special Immigrant Visa-holders (SIVs) who have made it to our small, welcoming community in Charlottesville consider themselves fortunate. But their arrival… The post Everyday Miracles appeared first on International Neighbors.

Sewing is having a moment at International Neighbors. It has come into focus lately because of the way it connects cultures and brings people with shared interests together, and because having… The post C-VILLE Weekly story highlights IN program appeared first on International Neighbors.

Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a… The post Join IN’s #GivingTuesday Crew appeared first on International Neighbors.

Dear Friends, As I write this, it’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and many of us are already traveling to be with our families or preparing to receive them at home.… The post Thanksgiving Thoughts from Kari appeared first on International Neighbors.