Open Doors for Refugees Featured in Wisconsin State Journal

The Center for Community Stewardship’s Project Open Doors for Refugees held a community celebration, picnic, and fundraiser on August 7th that was featured in a Wisconsin State Journal article:

Around Town: Opening the door for refugees in Madison

Raphael Al Rubaye left Iraq for Madison eight months ago with his wife and two young daughters and has found a welcoming community here.

He served with the U.S. Army in Iraq for six years in the American-led war against al-Qaida and the Taliban. He was brought to this country by Lutheran Social Services and now works as a case manager for the organization, helping in the resettlement of other refugees.

Read the full WSJ Article.