I grew up hearing my uncles and aunts say phrases like "we're going to English classes at the church." I later learned that the church was actually a non-profit named Kentucky Refugee Ministries. I did not know about the world of refugee resettlement, but I knew that Kentucky Refugee Ministries was a special place with special people committed to making the transition for recently arrived immigrants and refugees a lot smoother.

I first began working at Kentucky Refugee Ministries as a caseworker in the Cuban/Haitian Office in Louisville in 2021. I felt proud to be a caseworker. I felt proud to see my clients grow and establish new roots in Kentucky. I felt proud to assist others in their journey. Today, I continue working at KRM, but this time in the Lexington office. Now, I am part of the support services that focus on community outreach and assuring that our caseworkers and all staff in direct client services have the resources to be able to effectively do the work Kentucky needs!

KRM Lexington was opened in 1998. This is a year of celebration for us reaching a milestone of being in the community for 25 years. That being said, I challenge you to give $25 for another 25 years in Lexington, KY!