If you can imagine moving to another country with a different language and different culture, you can imagine what it’s like for refugee and immigrant children arriving here in the U.S. With countries of origin torn by war, violence, or poverty, some kids may need a little help. JFCS knows…Read More
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After School Club is blossoming in every way
by AJ Arnett, Immigrant Youth Career Counselor, JFCS Career Development Center The newly-formed After School Club at Duquesne University has been up and running now for more than three months. the vision of ARYSE, JFCS, and the club’s students is becoming reality more and more every week. Each month we…Read More
Meet Jenna Baron, Executive Director of ARYSE
[caption id="attachment_3913" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jenna Baron[/caption] Jenna Baron is the Executive Director of ARYSE (Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education). ARYSE came to be because Jenna saw a need in the community. Students who came to the U.S. as refugees often have a lot of needs, not the least…Read More