Immigrating to a new country isn’t easy, though the Rodriguez Ornelas family found that the Academy of World Languages (AWL), lead agency Community Learning Center Institute (CLCI) and partner Heartfelt Tidbits provide the necessary resources for a fresh start.

Title 42 was a pandemic-era authority that gave U.S. officials the ability to turn away migrants seeking to cross the U.S.-Mexico border due to not wanting to spread COVID-19.

I was blessed with an opportunity to share in fruitful conversation while cooking stew and enjoying a meal alongside members of the immigrant and refugee community.

The murals were created and are being painted by interns from the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) who are working with Heartfelt Tidbits, a local program that helps refugees and immigrants get on their feet.

It has been nearly seven months since the United States pulled troops out of Afghanistan. Since then, millions of Afghans have fled the country.

The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library is using the internet to increase resources for refugees and immigrants. The new website offers materials and publications in five different languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, Nepali and Spanish.

In our efforts to support the local refugee community, Rockdale continues to partner with Tikkun Farm and Heartfelt Tidbits, Rockdale Temple has sponsored one of the raised gardens at Tikkun Farm!

For Mark Barsman, woodworking was initially just a hobby that kept him busy after he retired from General Electric in 2017.

Heartfelt Tidbits reaches out to immigrants and refugees to walk them through the process of staying healthy in a pandemic. Join us in sharing support for all the heroes on the frontlines, those giving or needing help, and everyone experiencing the pandemic around Ohio.

We want to ensure all immigrant, refugee, and international community members are informed about COVID-19. Therefore, we have collected some basic information, resources, and webpages below that are multilingual and that we hope you find useful.

The community garden becomes a special gathering space for Bhutanese refugees in SW Ohio.

Today, in addition to seven other like-minded organizations, Homes Not Borders announced the nonprofit has been inducted into the inaugural Leadership Cohort for the Hello Neighbor Network as a result of its exemplary work in helping refugees in the Washington, DC area.

Local leaders declare Cincinnati a sanctuary city

In Wyoming, lemonade stand raises money for immigrants and refugees

Welcome Project gives immigrants, refugees space to sell art, handmade goods

WATCH: Refugees find voice through art at Welcome Project in Camp Washington

There are a countless number of girls and women doing extraordinary things; things that largely go unnoticed. Artist Lori Pratico wants to change that; she wants to shine a spotlight on them, even if it’s brief. She’s doing this with her nationwide charcoal mural project, Girl Noticed, aimed at empowering women and empowering girls by recognizing their potential.

WATCH: Heartfelt Tidbits founder Sheryl Rajbhandari named Adult Volunteer Honoree.

Sheryl Rajbhandari: ‘I’m not going to fear the hate’

Murals with a message: Artists take on the walls blocking social justice and community-building

Local nonprofit gives refugees “the long welcome”

Body and soul: Franciscan garden plots feed faith and community

Newly founded The Welcome Project integrates refugees into local community through art

Refugees get a warm welcome and a helping hand through Camp Washington's Welcome Project

An innovative effort looks to empower Cincinnati refugees and boost Camp Washington

WATCH: Heartfelt Tidbits founder Sheryl Rajbhandari honored finalist for 2017 Jefferson Award.

LISTEN: Local students aiding refugees in Cincinnati

Nepali immigrants, refugees think of home after quake

Seeking refuge: Refugees fleeing violence in other parts of the world work to build community in a troubled and isolated corner of Cincinnati