Stories - Friends of Refugees

Giving Thanks for Dear Heidi

Read Embrace’s November 2024 Newsletter here.

Double the Impact, Double the Fun!

Read Embrace’s October 2024 Newsletter here.

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Offering True Embrace

Read Embrace’s September 2024 Newsletter here.

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Summer Celebrations and Labor Support Training

Read Embrace’s July 2024 Newsletter here.

Special Announcement & Town Hall Invitation!

Read Embrace’s June 2024 Newsletter here.

You’re Invited! 3 Exciting Embrace Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

Read Embrace’s April 2024 Newsletter here.

Muzhda Oriakhil, Virginia Tester and Rose Scott pose for a photo at WABE's sudio.

A Closer Look with Rose Scott

Muzhda Oriakhil and Virginia Tester had the honor and privilege to share about maternal health access issues with Atlanta’s treasured journalist, Rose Scott! Listen to the podcast episode here, featured on NPR’s WABE 90.1 in Atlanta on April 25th, 2024.

Celebrating the Life of “Miss Pat” of Friends of Refugees

Written by: Patricia Fortenberry Maddox On March 19, 2024, in the early morning hours, Patricia departed this earth as she was calledhome to be with her Lord and Savior. Born on July 7, 1938, in Osyka, Mississippi, “Miss Pat”, as so many know her, was born in ahumble home; her mother always described the hole […]

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Embrace and Empower this International Women’s Day

Read Embrace’s March 2024 Newsletter here.

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Pregnant and Full of Peace

Read Embrace’s February 2024 Newsletter here.