Understanding the US Border Zone
Did you know that… … nearly 2 out of every 3 people in the US live within the “border zone.”? How is that possible, you might ask, if the west and east coasts are dotted [...]
‘The Unwritten Letter from my Immigrant Parent’ by Muna Abdulahi
This week, we're sharing a powerful poem by Muna Abdulahi, a Somali-American poet and child of refugees. Muna wrote the poem 'The Unwritten Letter from my Immigrant Parent' which reflects the nuanced love, hope and [...]
We’re Hiring a Child Advocate for our Family Shelter
Job Type: Full Time (email me if interested - seyman@casamarianella.org) Our Mission: Casa Marianella welcomes displaced immigrants and promotes self-sufficiency by providing shelter and support services. Job Description: The Child Advocate will work with the [...]
Local and Online ESL Class Resources
All current & former Casa residents are welcome to Casa ESL classes! Here are other options for ESL classes in Austin for the general public or former residents who want more formal ESL classes. 1) [...]
Sea Prayer: a 360 story inspired by refugee Alan Kurdi
This week we are sharing a beautiful 360 story by the award-winning author, Khaled Hosseini. Khaled wrote Sea Prayer as a way to commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Alan Kurdi, a three-year-old Syrian [...]
Casa welcomes new staff members in 2022!
Rowan Mueller Rowan was born and raised in Houston Texas, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. She spent most of college working to support wheelchair athletes and children with Autism. Her time spent [...]