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Catholic Charities of Tennessee

NashVillager Podcast: Catholic Charities

Nina Cardona

April 23, 2025

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Who will help the refugees who come to Nashville now? Plus, the local news for April 23, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Immigration, refugee, refugee resettlement

Flights canceled and funds frozen for refugees approved to resettle in Tennessee

Rose Gilbert

January 27, 2025

A resettlement nonprofit says dozens of people were expected, including some intending to reunite with families in Tennessee.

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Donald Trump, Immigration, Nashville International Center for Empowerment, refugee resettlement

A Middle Tennessee agency prepares to resettle another wave of Afghan refugees

Alexis Marshall

April 1, 2022

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Middle Tennessee has received more than 500 people fleeing Afghanistan since last October. And even more are on the way. One local agency is expecting nearly one hundred additional Afghan refugees by the fall.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: afghanistan, Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Nashville International Center for Empowerment, refugee resettlement

Many Afghans Coming To Middle Tennessee Aren’t Technically Refugees — And Won’t Get The Same Government Benefits

Alexis Marshall

September 17, 2021

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Middle Tennessee is poised to accept hundreds of Afghans fleeing their home country between now and next spring. But, because of their immigration status, some won’t be eligible for programs designed to help refugees restart their lives. Resettlement leaders say Afghans will need to rely much more on family, charities and volunteers to help meet their needs.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: afghanistan, Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Nashville International Center for Empowerment, refugee resettlement

Nashville Bombing: Here’s The Growing List Of Recovery Resources, And How You Can Help

Tony Gonzalez

January 1, 2021

Nashville recovery

A $2 million federal grant announced Friday is the latest boost to an array of recovery efforts in response to the Nashville Christmas morning blast.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Greater Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Christmas blast, United Way

Future Refugee Resettlements Remain In Limbo As Tennessee’s Governor Mulls A Decision

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

December 2, 2019

Gov. Bill Lee has a little over a month to decide whether Tennessee will continue allowing the resettlement of refugees. The decision was prompted by an executive order issued by President Trump in September, which asks both states and cities to “consent in writing” if they want to continue refugee resettlements.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Donald Trump, Judy Orr, refugees

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