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Community Conversation - Immigrant and Refugee Support

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On April 22, the Community Foundation of Johnson County hosted a Community Conversation on Immigrant & Refugee Support at the Coralville Public Library. Residents from across Johnson County came eager to learn about the current landscape of immigrant and refugee resources in the area. The discussion was led by a panel of local professionals who work in immigration support, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the community.

Featured speakers included:

Presentation: Peter Gerlach - Iowa City Foreign Relations Council
Panel Moderator: Deb Dunkhase - Open Heartland
Panelists:
Ayman Sharif - Center for Worker Justice
Emily Sinnwell - Catholic Worker House
Isaac Appel - University of Iowa Immigrant Clinic
Mazahir Salih - Immigrant Welcome Network
Sunday Goshit - IC Compassion

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