City of Refuge

Federal funding cuts have reshaped refugee resettlement in Mid-Missouri. One local organization is now taking on more responsibilities with fewer resources.

City of Refuge engagement director Garrett Rucinski says that anywhere between 8,000-10,000 refugees are living in mid-Missouri right now. His job, and the job of his organization, is to - in the broadest sense - make them feel welcome here. April 18, 2024