ORLANDO | Walande Casseus traveled to central Florida from Haiti two years ago seeking a safe haven, a new life and better opportunities. Though the challenges have been many, with the help of Catholic Charities of Central Florida, her hopes …
Catholic agency offers refuge
ORLANDO | It is Monday morning, and a small room is packed with refugees, all hoping their wait will be worthwhile.
It is as though they are suspended in time. Much of their future rests on the outcome of their …
Learning English could open doors to better life
ORLANDO | Yuliya Popovych teaches English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Catholic Charities Comprehensive Refugee Services. The Ukrainian immigrant taught English to college students in her homeland and now teaches four days per week in two central Florida …