The Manuel family arrived in the United States seeking a better future and, with the support of the CWS Jersey City team, transitioned from a temporary shelter to a stable home. Through hard work and personalized assistance, they have built a fulfilling life, turning their dreams into reality. The Manuel family landed in the United States on November 20, 2024, …
Family and the Power of Support
Through the hardships of war, the loss of loved ones and the challenges of resettling in a new country, the finds hope and healing through community support, resilience and love. My parents, may Allah have mercy on them, were the foundation of my strength and optimism. My father always encouraged us to help others, often saying: “Life is like a …
Supporting Refugees with Safe Housing: A CWS Success Story
In collaboration with Saint Mary’s Residency—which provides affordable housing, meals, and communal living services for women—and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, CWS offers free housing to single working women like Larysa, Viktoriia, and Halyna. By working closely with clients and partner organizations, CWS ensures a smooth transition and a supportive environment. CWS Housing takes pride in preventing families …
A New Beginning: The Story of Hope and Resilience of the Henao Cano Family
We are a family of four—father, mother, and two children—from Colombia. We’ve lived in Aruba before we arrived in the United States in August 2024. As we boarded the plane, we were filled with hope and many questions: Where will we live? What will the place be like? Where will Emanuel, our youngest son, go to school? Where will we …
Homecoming: Viktoriia’s path to permanent housing with CWS support
Juliia Bordiug | February 2024 Viktoriia, a Ukrainian refugee who migrated to the USA with her parents and joined her brother’s family in New Jersey, quickly found employment utilizing her professional sewing skills within a month of arriving. However, due to a lack of privacy and quiet space in her current apartment, she recognized the need to find alternative housing. …
Finding Home: Oleg and Vladyslava’s transition with CWS support
Juliia Bordiug | February 2024 Oleg and Vladyslava were compelled to leave Ukraine due to the Russian invasion and subsequently arrived in the USA in 2023. After residing in Connecticut for a few months with their sponsor, they made the decision to relocate to New Jersey in pursuit of enhanced employment prospects. Recognizing their urgent circumstances, Oleg and Vladyslava sought …
CWS Shelter: A new beginning for Liudmila and her family
Susy Tejeda | February 2024 Liudmila is the one who tells this story filled with challenges but with fervent wishes for prosperity and a better future for her family. Scarcity and difficulties in Cuba became an unbearable burden for Liudmila and her family. Every day was a struggle to obtain the basics, and the future of her daughter seemed increasingly …
CWS Transforms Lives: A Refuge of Hope for Tony and His Family
Susy Tejeda | October 2023 In the face of fear for his pregnant wife’s safety and the well-being of his young daughter, Tony embarked on a journey of uncertainty, armed only with his meager savings and the hope for a better life. Uncertain of his destination and without a fixed return date, his path led him to the United States, …