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| Author: | Rissler, Jennifer |
| Year: | Summer 1993 |
| Title: | To Harrisonburg With Hope |
| Journal: | Curio |
| Volume: | 16 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pages: | 28-31 |
| Keywords: | 1. Refugees. 2. Virginia Council of Churches Refugee Resettlement Program. |
| Abstract: | This illustrated article features refugees from the former Soviet Union living in the Harrisonburg area. The efforts of local churches on their behalf, their work to learn the English language and obtain jobs, and learning American customs is emphasized. The Virginia Council of Churches Resettlement Program of Church World Service is the overall sponsor. |
| Location: | JMU |