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The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) is a partnership of faith-based organizations committed to enacting fair and humane immigration reform that reflects our mandate to welcome the stranger and treat all human beings with dignity and respect. Coalition members work together to advocate for just and equitable immigration policies, educate faith communities, and serve immigrant populations around the country.

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Refugee Stories; Nebraska

Daily Journal; Candlelight vigil held in Lincoln to welcome Syrian refugees to Nebraska

KETV: Hundreds in Omaha, Lincoln take part in candlelit vigil for refugees

KLKN-TV: Hundreds gather at candlelight vigil for refugees

KLIN Radio: Candlelight Vigil Supports Nebraska As Safe Home for Refugees

Lincoln Journal Star: 31 groups ask Ricketts to rescind request to halt Syrian refugees

Lincoln Journal Star: A refugee who loves Nebraska, ashamed of its leader

Lincoln Journal Star: ‘Like I’m home’: Tower Square vigil welcomes Syrian refugees to Nebraska

MSN: In Nebraska, Syrian refugees find a warm and welcoming community

NBC News: Yazidis in U.S. Grateful This Thanksgiving for Escaping ISIS

NBC 6; Hundreds Gather for Vigil to Support Refugees

Omaha.com; In Candlelight Vigils, Hundreds United to Show that Nebraskans Will Accept Syrian Refugees

Omaha.com; Welcomed in Omaha, Karna Gurung now speaks out for all refugees

 

Omaha World Herald: Syrians in Nebraska plead: Don’t turn your back on refugees

Omaha World-Herald: In candlelight vigils, hundreds unite to show that ‘Nebraskans will accept Syrian refugees’

WOWT-TV: Hundreds Gather for Vigil to Support Refugees

 

Refugee Resettlement Organizations

Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc

Catholic Social Services

Southern Sudan Community Association

Interfaith Immigration Archive Stories/ Articles

*Not all activities and materials on this web site reflect the opinion of all Interfaith Immigration Coalition Members

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