Stories and Tidbits
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Originally from Bhutan, Krishna arrived to Cincinnati in 2008 after spending years in a refugee camp in Nepal following an ethnic cleansing in Bhutan…
Ten years ago as I began Heartfelt Tidbits, I wrote: “we face the greatest refugee crisis since World War II.” According to the UNHCR 2008 Global Trend Report, there were some 42 million…
I’ve been hesitant to write this story. The reason is quite selfish. It’s a sad story and difficult to write without tears…
As we close out 2017, I would like to say THANK YOU to all of those that extended love, joy, and hospitality to our newest neighbors! What a year it has been…
For almost a year now, a group of 7-10 women have been meeting at the Wave Pool and learning art techniques from Cal Cullen and other local artists…
When I received a call a few weeks ago notifying me that I had been selected as one of three finalists for the 2017 Cincinnati Rotary Jefferson Award, I was honored…
What a year it’s been for Heartfelt Tidbits. We experienced a great deal of antagonism towards our agency and the clients that we support along with an outpouring of love.
A few months ago I received an email from Calcagno (Cal) Cullen asking to meet with me to discuss refugees living in Cincinnati…
During my recent road trip out west with my family I was able to share many childhood memories with my kids. As we were driving towards Illinois…
My experience as a NSLI-Y scholar in Rabat, Morocco, last summer was a turning point in my life. Apart from learning Arabic and enjoying the Moroccan culture…
If you’re a subscriber to our blog you’ve probably been wondering why hasn’t there been a posting? It’s simple. This post…
Fadiyya Alshawk is a dynamic woman. She is positive, intelligent, and she smiles a lot. Her energy is contagious. Fadiyya is also a refugee from Iraq…
On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, a group of moms and dads – Fabiola, Karina, Marta, Olga, Selma, Bijoux, and Samba – gather to learn English in the…
Welcome to Heartfelt Tidbit’s blog dedicated to sharing the stories of refugees and immigrants in Cincinnati…