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ABC 12 News

As waves of Afghans continue to arrive in the United States, many will likely resettle in Central Pennsylvania; Lancaster City in particular. The area has a long history of aiding refugees from around the world. A Lancaster-based non-profit, Bethany Christian Services, has been helping resettlement efforts since 2015. Already the organization has placed 250 Afghan allies and refugees, including 65 children who came to the U. S. alone after losing their parents.

The Morning Call

As thousands of Afghan allies and refugees arrive in the United States, Bethany Christian Services will help resettle 30 people in the Lehigh Valley.

The Associated Press

ALMA, Mich. (AP) — Officials in a mid-Michigan city granted a request to house migrant boys in a former nursing home, rejecting the recommendation of the planning commission and upsetting opponents who had criticized the proposal during tense summer meetings.

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Holland Sentinel

MLive Media

The U.S. representative was among the speakers at a prayer vigil in Grand Rapids.

WBCK Radio

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“Humanitarian parole is a way to get people in crisis into the country and safe,” Kragt said. “We’ll work out next steps as they come.”