Seth Dale is a minister in New Jersey, a supporter of the local refugee community and the son of  Wendy Dale, a CVRAN member.  He sent her the following letter he received, which could provide inspiration and ideas for refugees and asylum seekers here in Vermont. Hello Everyone: I am Ashar Hafeez Ghumman and I …

A report commissioned by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board found that up to 40% of the housing for migrant farm workers does not meet minimum standards for safety and cleanliness. The necessary upgrades to each dwelling would require at least $5000, money most farmers cannot spare because of the financial pressure of low milk …

The Biden Administration is struggling to keep up  with a surge of young migrants, whose numbers increase day by day, outstripping the staff and facilities needed to process and house them.   More than 20,000 children are currently in government custody; and by June there could be 35,000 needing care, a prospect that a former …