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December 2, 2024 | Volume 2, Issue 11

Giving Tuesday: The Journey in Finding Home

When Su Roth first arrived in Fort Wayne at 14, she felt like an outsider. Coming from Burma/Myanmar with her family, she was afraid to speak up, worried about saying the wrong thing, and keenly aware that she didn’t look like anyone else in her class. It was a lonely, isolating time.

Today, as a therapist with Amani, Su uses her experiences to guide Burmese refugees toward healing and belonging. With compassion and understanding, she helps others along their journey in finding their place in our community.

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow - your generosity can make a difference. Together, we can ensure Su and our team of dedicated providers continue to create a community where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Watch Su's Story and be part of this journey to build belonging.

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Amani in the News: The Journey to Belonging

A huge congratulations to CEO Ewelina Connolly for being named one of Fort Wayne Magazine's People of the Year and gracing the cover of this prestigious issue!

Ewelina’s dedication to supporting immigrants and refugees in our community is evident and this well-deserved recognition highlights her efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive community.

Pick up your copy of Fort Wayne Magazine or click the link below to read more about her amazing journey!

Amani and Community Partners Share Perspectives on Community Centered Care

On November 14, Amani joined community partners Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and YWCA Northeast Indiana for a Diversity Dialogue on Community Centered Care. The dialogue highlighted the work of the Allen County Public Library and how they have adjusted to our community's ever-changing needs. Amani was able to share important information about the makeup and needs of our immigrant and refugee community.

The event featured guest speakers Keiara Carr, Director of Mission Advancement at Amani Family Services, Beth Boatright, Director of Community Partnerships and Programs at ACPL, and Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections at ACPL, and invited community members to join in the conversation and think through new possibilities.

Watch the full event recording here

Intern Feature: Jeremy McClendon

What kinds of projects have you been helping with during your internship?

I am an MSW clinical intern. I am learning and working in the Community Support Program. our program provides individual counseling to children and adults. Recently, I assisted our program manager (Emily Bayer, LCSW) with redesigning the community-based Parenting Workshop and Bi-Cultural Social Skills group for adolescents/teenagers.

What excites you most about Amani's Mission?

That they are committed to helping immigrant and refugee individuals and families so that they can be prosperous in our community and in the United States.

What is your favorite part of your internship?

My favorite part of my internship is being able to provide individual counseling.

Jeremy is a graduate student at Michigan State University and clinical MSW intern with the CSP at Amani Family Services. When he is not working or in school, he enjoys collecting fountain pens and magnets from his international travels.

Welcoming Fort Wayne Spotlight:

Indiana Economic Development Corporation and The International Center launch Korea-Indiana Partnership

Last week the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and International Center hosted a kick-off event for the Korea-Indiana Partnership, a new program initiative designed to strengthen business and civic ties between the Republic of Korea and the State of Indiana. Industry leaders, the Korean Consulate General, the Korean American Association of Indiana, and Indiana universities gathered with IEDC's Chief Strategy Office and other IEDC representatives to discuss ways to grow and innovate this mutually beneficial partnership.

We partner with immigrant and refugee families and the community to promote safety, encourage personal growth, and foster a spirit of belonging.