The Promise of Our Support

Between now and January 20, the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) will help resettle 350 refugees hoping for a new life in Nebraska. Many will arrive with nothing but hope – and the promise of our support.
A Story of Hope

When we first met Sara, she was living in fear that she’d be forced to leave her small Nebraska town. Like many of our immigrant and refugee neighbors, she was feeling more and more isolated. Without legal status and struggling to find Spanish-language resources, even reaching out felt impossible. But Sara’s story didn’t end there.
5 Facts: A simple guide for a complex issue

At Thanksgiving tables across America this week, talk may turn to immigration. You may hear heated rhetoric about “invasions” and calls for mass deportation. We’ve learned that the best response is to stick to what’s really at stake: our neighbors, our communities, and our shared humanity.