DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL HELPS RIAC

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DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL HELPS RIAC

One of our most recent initiatives engaged the Worcester community in RIAC’s Refugee Resettlement Program while simultaneously spreading the word of RIAC’s good work as non-profit organization in the city. Thanks to the efforts of a Holy Cross work-study student who works part time in RIAC’s office, students and faculty from Doherty High School generously donated some basic necessities for new families. Items such as winter clothing, sheets and kitchen ware -- 20 boxes of items -- will be distributed amongst the refugee families in time for the winter season. This enormous support allows RIAC staff to focus on all the other tasks needed in the resettlement process and the combined efforts of our volunteers and employees provides for a smoother transition for the refugees. Many thanks to Doherty High School and the Holy Cross student, an alum of Doherty High School, who organized this great effort!!