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In Honor of World Refugee Day 2017
Teaching refugee students taught me what I value in community. I’d like to tell you about my last job, teaching refugee and immigrant students, and what it taught me. The most joyful job I’ve ever had was in a cramped basement office with concrete walls and no windows. The summer months brought so much humidity…
Running with Opportunity
Baseball might be considered America’s pastime, but it also captured the heart of one small boy growing up in rural Mexico. From an early age, Aniceto followed his team, the Boston Red Sox, eagerly waiting to see whether each week would bring a win or a loss. He says, “These famous people, I thought I…
It Can Happen to Anyone
One bad fall was literally all it took. One bad fall completely flipped Katrina’s life upside down and, ultimately, led to her becoming homeless. She was on her way to work at precisely 5:01 in the morning. It was dark as she stepped down off the back porch of her Hopkins apartment complex – onto…
Committed to Community
Beshir was born in Somalia in a city near the border of Ethiopia. He moved to Mogadishu when he was ten years old after his mother was killed in the civil war. Now 32, Beshir arrived in Minnesota only two years ago but is already an engaged community member. Currently living in South Minneapolis with…
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OSH was there for me when nobody else was. They helped me stand on two feet. That’s what I want to be able to do for someone else. Because when you help somebody out, that’s when you get helped out too.
When I moved into the housing program, it was the first time I had a key that could actually open my own door. That was an amazing experience. I’m grateful because Our Saviour’s gave me the opportunity to move on and make my life better.
I enjoyed having the Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Friends Forever service group come for a conversation group with students because the students really engaged and used their English.
Education is important. If you have no education, you have no eyes. With an education, things are possible.
The best part about home is having one. Using your own key to come in and out. Relaxing.
When I see the students benefit, it makes me feel very good!
Finding OSH was the most important thing in helping me get back on my feet.
Our Saviour’s Transitional Housing Program was a Godsend. I feel like I really can’t say enough. I’m in a supportive environment. The people here really help you. The best part is having a place of peace and rest.
I see two elderly students grabbing a ride home with one of their classmates. They wave and ask about my family. I ask them, “How are you?” They respond, “If we are here, we are always good!”
Being at OSH makes me realize that anything can happen to anyone, and that’s why you’ve got to help people out. There are some good vibes here and a really cool sense of community.