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Eraste Bishazi (right), a Career Empowerment Specialist for City of Refuge, helps a refugee complete paperwork. The organization is fundraising to make up for a lost federal grant that could impact refugee support services.
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Federal funding cuts have reshaped refugee resettlement in Mid-Missouri. One local organization is now taking on more responsibilities with fewer resources.
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