While the refugee program is essentially on hold in the United States, a new agreement has been struck between the New Neighbors Coalition and Journey’s End of Buffalo. We bring you that discussion on providing long-term integration services to … [Read more...]
New Neighbors Coalition, Journey’s End Sign Agreement To Continue Refugee Services
The New Neighbors Coalition and Journey’s End Refugee Services have signed an agreement reaffirming their partnership to provide long-term integration services to refugees and immigrants who are making Jamestown home. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church … [Read more...]
Documentary ‘American Creed’ To Be Shown At Jackson Center For Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Three local organizations are inviting the community to come to a documentary screening as part of National Indigenous Peoples' Day. On Monday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the New Neighbors Coalition, and the Robert H. … [Read more...]
9 Organizations Receive Funding From St. Luke’s Thrift Shop
Nine organizations are receiving allocations to support vulnerable populations in Jamestown. The St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board approved nearly $20,000 at its July board meeting. The all-volunteer run Thrift Shop, located in a former house for … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Holding Service Of Lament In Observance Of World Refugee Day
A Service of Lament will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church this Friday in observance of World Refugee Day. The United Nations has designated June 20 as World Refugee Day in honor of the millions of refugees around the globe who have been … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s To Hold Creative Non-Violence Workshop
A Creative Non-violence Workshop will be held this Saturday in Jamestown. The workshop is being held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in collaboration with the New Neighbors Coalition and Jamestown Pride. It will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – New Neighbors Coalition – February 6, 2025
We discuss immigration issues and concerns about ICE agents in Chautauqua County with the New Neighbors Coalition. … [Read more...]
Local Immigrant Programs Grappling With Changes at Federal Level
A local program to help refugee and asylum seekers who have moved to Jamestown is grappling with changes to immigration protocol in recent weeks. Buffalo-based Journey’s End, which has an office in Jamestown, announced on January 30 that is is … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting First Amendment Day on Jan. 11
The Robert H. Jackson Center will host its inaugural 1A Day this Saturday. The event, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., will celebrate the five fundamental freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visitors can explore … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Celebrating Two Bilingual Events This Week
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be celebrating two bilingual events this week. The Las Posadas Celebration will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, December 13. Las Posadas (Spanish for “the Inns”) is a traditional Latin American observance that … [Read more...]
