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This week kicked off with a few intense cases; we discovered a missing child was a runaway, we helped a cancer patient who is struggling with divorce, and spoke with a dear client who is transitioning to a new job. … Continue reading →

Over the past two months I have walked the mission of Muslim Family Services alongside its social workers. With weekly produce drives, I now know the client’s names by heart and what types of items they prefer. During civics courses … Continue reading →

Building a strong relationship with clients is one of the most gratifying components of a nonprofit immersion program. Whenever people come in for produce days, I am able to write their name down from memory, and give them their typical … Continue reading →

This week at Muslim Family Services of Ohio has been filled with a mix of experiences. I began the week continuing my tutoring for the civics course. What was once a daunting event has now become the day I look … Continue reading →

An undercurrent of greetings and chatter rippled through the group of twelve ladies before me. As they began to settle into the office with their new folders and notebooks, a few attempted to speak with me. Drawing on one semester … Continue reading →

Every day at MFS is strikingly different than the last. Monday: I arrive at the office and meet my new co-worker Siema. She tells me about the history of her name – it means a certain ‘quality’ on a person’s … Continue reading →