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PAIN AND GRATITUDE

3/16/2023

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As Isabelle touched her pregnant belly, she wondered what was in store for her and her little one.
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Organizing donated clothes in a Queens shelter, Isabelle was grateful to be in a safe space.

“In Venezuela, we were going hungry. In order to take care of my baby, I had to leave.”

The New York Mennonite Immigration Program brought donated clothes to the shelter, which gave us an opportunity for a personal connection.

As the bags were being opened, Isabelle found a cute little blanket and shyly asked, “Can I have this one?”

Our staff listened to Isabelle’s story, offering hope and a path to dignity.

As Isabelle wrapped herself in the blanket and the comfort of Maria’s words, she was grateful.
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​DOLOR Y GRATITUD

​Mientras Isabelle se tocaba la barriga de embarazada, se preguntaba qué les depararía a ella y a su pequeño.

Organizando ropa donada en un refugio de Queens, Isabelle estaba agradecida de encontrarse en un espacio seguro.

"En Venezuela pasábamos hambre. Para cuidar de mi bebé, tuve que irme".

El Programa Menonita de Inmigración de Nueva York llevó ropa donada al refugio, lo que nos dio la oportunidad de establecer una conexión personal.

Mientras abrían las bolsas, Isabelle encontró una mantita muy mona y preguntó tímidamente: "¿Puedo quedarme con esta?".

Nuestro personal escuchó la historia de Isabelle, ofreciéndole esperanza y un camino hacia la dignidad.

Cuando Isabelle se envolvió en la manta y en el consuelo de las palabras de María, se sintió agradecida.
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