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A IILA Social Services staff member helping out a client and her daughter. Photo courtesy of Marisa Moonilal Montes.

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In June, people from all over the world honor those who have left their home countries to outrun violence, abuse or persecution. They honor, observe and celebrate World Refugee Day.This international day was first celebrated on June 20, 2001, and its purpose is to bring awareness to the challenges and threats faced by refugees who seek safety in a new country and to show support for them.

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A group photo of the Matching Grant (MG) Program, which includes Adriana Burgos (the second person starting from the left) and Yubi Teran (the…

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