The teachers in WTB’s Refugee Sewing Program have gotten to know hundreds of refugees. They readily tell stories of how often they are welcomed into refugee homes. Jennifer Roberts Crittenden, who coordinates the program, says the teachers are disheartened that the Trump administration has temporarily suspended all refugee travel to the U.S. for 90 days.
“They treat me to tea and cookies or meals when I visit, ” Jennifer said. “I am showered with hugs and kisses by women who have very little English but are delighted to meet an American who isn’t a paid case worker or medical staff.”
All refugees are been carefully vetted by the United Nations before given permission to come to the U.S. Many live in refugee camps for years before they are allowed to come to America.
“Many are people who assisted the American military (In Afghanistan) while we were trying to help their government,” she added.
Each Wednesday four faithful workers — Karen Grimm, Debra Elliott, Bradd Walker, and Gina Bisco — join Jennifer to clean, oil and repair donated machines. Anyone who has or knows of sewing machines, fabric and notions that can be donated should contact Jennifer at robertscrittenden<at>verizon.net.
The status of incoming refugees is currently being litigated. According to Reuters, a federal judge in Seattle ruled February 25 that the president exceeded his authority when he suspended the whole program. Reuters quotes the judge as saying, “I cannot ignore Congress’s detailed framework for refugee admissions and the limits it places on the president’s ability to suspend the same.”
Jennifer asks WTB women to pray that more refugees will be allowed to move to the U.S. in the near future.
Each Wednesday four faithful workers—- Karen Grimm, Debra Elliott, Bradd Walker, and Gina Bisco — join Jennifer to clean, oil and repair donated machines. Anyone who has or knows of sewing machines, fabric and notions that can be donated should contact Jennifer at robertscrittenden<at>verizon.net.
The status of incoming refugees is currently being litigated. According to Reuters, a federal judge in Seattle ruled February 25 that the president exceeded his authority when he suspended the whole program. Reuters quotes the judge as saying, “I cannot ignore Congress’s detailed framework for refugee admissions and the limits it places on the president’s ability to suspend the same.”
Jennifer asks WTB women to pray that more refugees will be allowed to move to the U.S. in the near future.