Duquesne University students in Dr. Schulze's "Politics of Immigration" course, as Jewish Family and Community Services of Pittsburgh (JFCS) volunteers throughout the spring 2018 semester, had the opportunity to help organize a “Family Fun Day of the Arts” for refugee families in Pittsburgh on April 15. The event was a huge success!

Because of your generous donation to our successful crowdfunding campaign, it was possible to provide live music by Afro Yaqui Music Collective, food from Salem's Market and Grill, as well as a variety of creative arts activities.

In addition, the students have regularly volunteered in an after school program in Crafton Heights organized by ARYSE and JFCS, and co-sponsored by the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh. These donations have enriched that program by enabling the students to purchase learning activities and supplies.

Thank you all for making a difference in the lives of these families and in our community.

To see more photo from our event, please visit: www.facebook.com/duqspirit/posts/1005496612959791.

The sacrifice each of you have made for our campaign sheds light on the importance of giving. We are beyond ecstatic that we have surpassed our goal with four days left in the campaign!

We will continue to update you on the after-school mentoring program and the event we will be hosting for the refugee community.

We also invite you to read an article recently featured about us in The Duquesne Duke: www.duqsm.com/political-science-class-supports-refugee-children.

You can add additional support to our campaign by spreading the word to all of your networks. Please share this link www.spirit.duq.edu/project/9529 on social media or e-mail it to anyone who might be interested in donating.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston S. Churchill

Thank you again!

Duquesne University’s Politics of Immigration

On behalf of everyone involved in our project we would like to extend a huge THANK YOU for your support with our crowdfunding campaign. We have already reached 76% of our goal ($1,140) with 16 days left in the campaign. Your gift will help engage the refugees in our community beyond measure, while providing them with lifelong memories.

You can add additional support to our campaign by spreading the word to all of your networks. Please share this link https://www.spirit.duq.edu/project/9529 on social media or e-mail it to anyone who might be interested in donating.

Thank you again!

Duquesne University’s Politics of Immigration