Women’s Foundation – New Roots for Refugees
New Roots for Refugees is a Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas program with collaboration from Cultivate Kansas City. The organization helps promote positive change for refugees resettled by Catholic Charities. The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City is providing a generous grant to New Roots for Refugees and giving more hope for refugees in Our Town.
Also featured in the September 1st issue of The Independent
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Former refugee and graduated farmer Dena Tu proudly displays tomatoes she grew on her own farm. |
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