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August 7, 2026

CIRA Awarded $65,000 from United Way of the Midlands to Support Refugees and Immigrant Families

The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) has been awarded $65,000 through the United Way of the Midlands' 2026-2028 Community Impact Fund to expand...

August 5, 2026

CIRA’s U/T/VAWA Team builds trust, expands partnerships to support survivors

Supporting survivors of trafficking and other crimes is about more than just showing up in a courtroom, according to Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement...

July 28, 2026

Welcoming Workforce Summit brings Nebraska leaders together to determine immigration policy solutions for stronger economy

Nebraska business and community leaders are looking for ways to attract and retain workers as the state faces growing workforce needs — and many say...

July 22, 2026

CIRA celebrates Access Period milestone, highlights power of human-centered storytelling at OnBrand Conference

To celebrate the symbolic five million period products Access Period has donated as well as one million “worry-free days,” Executive Director Kristin Lowrey bestowed the...

July 14, 2026

CIRA speaks on building bridges at national leadership conference

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement (CIRA) Director of Community Engagement Khenda Mustafa, along with the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Daniela Rojas Florez, will take the...

June 30, 2026

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. But that’s only part of the story

June 30, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court decisions, simplified: What they mean for immigration

The U.S. Supreme Court finished its term with major decisions concerning immigrants and refugees’ fate and status in the country. While it reaffirmed some constitutional...

June 16, 2026

CIRA expands English Language Classes to meet growing community need

These classes create a space for people to learn, practice, and grow together. In the CIRA classroom, language learning isn't just about grammar; it's about...

June 9, 2026

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Social Work Response

One year ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale work raid at the Glenn Valley Foods plant. They detained dozens of workers, leaving...

June 9, 2026

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Community Engagement Response

While CIRA’s Community Engagement Team had been preparing for the possibility of ICE raids since long before June 10, the Glenn Valley raid introduced unforeseen...

June 9, 2026

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Legal Response

One year ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale work raid at the Glenn Valley Foods plant. They arrested dozens of workers, shocking...

May 27, 2026

Graduates complete Omaha leadership initiative for immigrant and refugee changemakers

The first cohort of an immigrant and refugee leadership workshop in Omaha has graduated from the program with an expanded knowledge of leadership, civic engagement,...