The Oregon Department of Human Services will distribute $2.25 million in federal grants to help people from Ukraine.
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From refugee to restauranteur, Mariam Aryan keeps flavor alive in Salem
Over a decade after fleeing their native Syria and losing a child in the war, the Aryan family has found a new home in Salem.
CRYSTALS: An ‘auntie’ to dozens, Swahili outreach worker helps new families find their way
Rahel Owenya serves as interpreter, transportation coordinator, tutor, emotional support and more for Swahili-speaking families in local schools. She’s one of 89 local educators nominated for a 2023 Crystal Apple award.