We'll hear from Susan Hilsenrath Warsinger, a Holocaust survivor, who was separated from her parents at 9 years old to escape Nazi Germany; she and her brother were sent to France and later came to the US by ship where they were reunited with their parents. Susan has been a teacher for almost 30 years and now volunteers at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum to lend her voice to ensuring that 'never again' means never again.

Thu Than was on one of the last helicopters, from the roof of the American Embassy in South Vietnam, before the Communists took over. Her family settled in Ohio. Thu studied hard, became a doctor, and is a fierce volunteer, giving back to a country that she says gave her so much.

Abdullah Al-Sayed resigned from the Syrian army in 1995 and worked in construction; but during the revolution, Asad's forces wanted him to join Syrian intelligence. He refused, was blacklisted, and would likely have been killed, as many of his friends were, had he not been granted asylum to the US. Now he owns his own car and works as a limousine driver. When I asked him if KindWorks could support him in any way, he said, "Thank you, I'm so happy here."

Join us for an afternoon of storytelling that will replenish your soul and inspire hope and commitment to ensuring that our country continues to be a country of refugees and immigrants. Enjoy a delicious lunch made by refugee chefs generously donated by Foodhini, a food delivery service that employs refugee and immigrant chefs to make traditional dishes. Foodhini Founder and CEO Noobtsaa Philip Vang, the son of Hmong refugees, will also share his story and the inspiration behind Foodhini.  (you may have seen Foodhini featured in last week's Washington Post)

Tickets are $50 in advance at www.dokindworks.org, tax deductible, and support KindWorks' projects. You don't want to miss this event, please buy your tickets today as seats are limited; if you're not able to join us, please share this message, and consider supporting KindWorks with a donation as a vote of confidence in what we do.

Warmly,

Salma Hasan Ali
Chief Inspiration Officer
KindWorks

Inspiration Day 2017

Refugee Storytelling and Building Community
Sept 24, 2017 1-3pm
River Falls Community Center, 7915 Horseshoe Lane, Potomac, Maryland

Come and Be Inspired!!

Whether from Europe in the 1940’s, Southeast Asia in the 70’s, or from the Middle East today, we are a nation of refugees. Come hear the personal stories of extraordinary refugees, feel inspired by their courage, resilience and strength and share in our community.

Tickets are $50 in advance and 
all proceeds benefit KindWorks’ projects.