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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
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SupportiveAmira KamaraJun 16, 2026
A former refugee from Sierra Leone and now a clinical case manager at Asylum Works shared her journey from arriving with two suitcases to gaining asylum in 2023 and serving other refugees.
Council Session - Jun 16, 2026 · 3:39 →SupportiveAmy Wang RonaJun 16, 2026
The development director of Homes Not Borders spoke about her family's 1975 flight from Vietnam and the county's allyship and refugee support ecosystem.
Council Session - Jun 16, 2026 · 9:48 →SupportiveCarrie BrodyJun 16, 2026
The founder of Emma's Torch, which just opened in downtown Silver Spring, described culinary training programs helping refugees build careers.
Council Session - Jun 16, 2026 · 13:14 →SupportiveKaty KenanJun 16, 2026
An HHS official described the county's Lighthouse program providing supportive services to immigrants and refugees.
Council Session - Jun 16, 2026 · 15:19 →