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Basir Lakanwal uses a computer at the Center for Refugee Services to check his email Thursday.

San Antonio, community partners establish website for Afghan evacuee assistance

by Jackie Wang September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

The City of San Antonio and community organizations have built a website with information on how to help people evacuating Afghanistan.

Gety Siddiqui, volunteer with the Center for Refugee Services, explains how to fill out a form to a man and woman seeking assistance for their Afghan relatives Thursday.

‘Everybody’s family is in danger’: Afghans in San Antonio seek help for stranded relatives

by Shari Biediger August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

Bilal Deiri, Pasha Mediterranean Grill's director of operations, greets a customer at his other business, Baklovah Bakery & Sweets.

Business & Tech

Wurzbach Road’s International Food Purveyors Offer a World of Flavors

by Shari Biediger November 4, 2017November 6, 2017

District 8 Councilmember Ron Nirenberg speaks with refugees. Photo by Scott Ball.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Nirenberg to Local Refugees: You Are Safe in San Antonio

by Ron Nirenberg November 24, 2015October 7, 2016