FY22 IMPACT REPORT
South Central
Pennsylvania
Welcome from our director
Church World Service (CWS) Lancaster opened in 1987 with a mission of showing welcome to refugees and other displaced people from around the globe. For me and many of my colleagues, the relevance of these programs resonates at a personal level. Approximately 30% of CWS Lancaster staff are from refugee and immigrant communities, with 14 foreign languages spoken across the office. I am thankful for your dedication and enthusiastic commitment to our newcoming friends. Together, we have welcomed over 7,000 new neighbors to peace and safety since CWS opened its doors. In 2022, you again mobilized alongside us, opening your homes and dedicating over 5,000 volunteer hours to ensuring new neighbors arrived to care and friendship. Read full letter.
Valentina Ross
DIRECTOR | CWS Lancaster & South Central PA
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Our Fiscal Year in Numbers
October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
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new refugee neighbors welcomed from the DRC, Ethiopia, Sudan, Burma, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Venezuela, Colombia, Syria, and Afghanistan.
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new Afghan neighbors welcomed through the Afghan Placement & Assistance program.
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new refugee neighbors secured initial employment through CWS Employment Services program.
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legal consultations provided by CWS Immigration Legal Services staff.
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unaccompanied children in deportation proceedings represented by CWS attorneys or accredited representatives
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clients connected to pro bono attorneys representing 6 law firms or legal services non-profits
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clients started work with professional footwear thanks to partnership with Saf-Gard safety shoe company.
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Afghan neighbors received services through the Afghan Refugee Health Promotion program, including support navigating health insurance, assistance finding & securing appointments specialists, and referrals to mental health providers.
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families enrolled in Good Job, Happy Family program for support with school navigation, long-term goal planning, home ownership, car purchases, and saving for the future.
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citizenship consultations provided, with 143 naturalization applications filed.
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hours donated by volunteers and welcome team members.
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CWS & Music For Everyone Piano showcased, representing the harrowing journeys new neighbors often face in seeking safety.
