At Catholic Charities Fort Worth, our clients come from all walks of life. From the working poor in our own backyard to refugees fleeing violence and persecution half a world away. Marzieh tells her story of being forced to leave her home country, living in limbo for 13 years, and finally being accepted to the U.S. as a refugee. But she still struggled to find her way. Because refugees face additional barriers on their journey out of poverty, we designed a program to meet their unique needs. This is Marzieh’s story.
Amilia’s Story
Growing up in Dallas, Amilia’s family were what she described as ‘average’. They lived paycheck to paycheck and moved often from rental to rental.
