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SPONSOR CUBAN REFUGEES
Fulfill Their Faith in Freedom
OCTOBER 1968
RESETTLEMENT RE-CAP
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE
A PERIODIC REPORT FROM CUBAN REFUGEE CENTER — FREEDOM TOWER, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33101
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
SOCIAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICE
U.S. CUBAN REFUGEE PROGRAM JOHN FREDERICK THOMAS, Director, Washington, D. C.
ERROL T. BALLANFONTE, Director of Center HARRY B. LYFORD, Editor
VALUES IN A SMALL COMMUNITY RESETTLEMENT: HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA., POINTS THEM OUT, WITH APPRECIATION
'Ours, A Typical Experience1
How people in one small city -- Hollidaysburg, Pa., population 6,500 -- feel about helping Cuban refugees start new lives
is beautifully told in a publication of the First Presbyterian
Church, of that community. "We are proud and fond of our smart
looking refugees," states the article. "We are full of admiration for their accomplishments. They arrived without friends,
money or jobs, created no problems for their sponsors, made
their own way, with industry and decorum, in a foreign land.
Ours has been a typical experience."
Now, A Timely Question --
In the smaller communities of the U.S. can more opportunities for Cuban refugees be made available? The question is not
new, but its challenge grows more significant as refugee distribution figures rise in the metropolitan areas. Many successful resettlements have been made to the smaller cities. And
now may be the time to work more diligently toward stimulation
of interest and action in guiding Cubans to opportunities in
areas that have so far played only minor roles in the resettlement of Cuban refugees. Comments will be welcomed.
ESCORTED TO THEIR HOME
The friendliness of a small community gives a glow to the "Hollidaysburg Story."
"It has been two and a half years since members and friends of this congregation scurried about finding a
home, furnishings and jobs for an unknown family of refugees from Castro's Cuba," writes Mrs. Byron W. Leach,
chairman of the First Presbyterian Church committee that under-
SMALL COMMUNITY SCENES took the resettlement.
"The newcomers numbered eight -- Juan Diaz, his wife and two
sons, his parents, his sister and wee daughter. Juan's nephew
was born here and was named Adam, for the founder of this community which gave the family sanctuary...Juan and his family
made splendid use of their time here. Both he and his wife
were steadily employed and were given several raises. They
studied English and became able to speak it haltingly, and to
read it well. Mercedes also worked in a plant where she became
a valued employee. And she too was made happy by her fellow
workers and by management. The manager was a true friend in
need to several of the family. Juan took a welding course. He
also completed a correspondence course in air conditioning and
hopes eventually to build up a little business in servicing
refrigerators and air conditioners.
BOYS DO WELL, TOO
"Adolpho, 17, speaks English very well. He and his mother
both passed their tests for driver licenses. Adolpho was a
newspaper carrier and this summer was employed to help remodel
a theater. At school he made many good friends among students
and faculty, completed the ninth grade and was chosen to participate in an advanced art class. He is a handsome, well-spoken,
courteous, and capable young man. Joaquin, his brother, has
finished kindergarten and is ready for
the first grade. He is a fine, robust
boy who teaches his mother English. The
staffs of our public schools have been
wonderfully helpful to these two boys."
But now Hollidaysburg friends of the
Cuban family have had to say goodbye to
them. Like many an American family, the
Cubans are looking to their further
progress. They have done well in their
resettlement area, and they now feel
equipped to go to a location where more
opportunities beckon. Juan will start
working as a third grade welder, with
chance for advancement to pay levels
greater than those possible in Holli-
(For Conclusion See Page 2)
REFUGEE BOYS AND U.S. FRIENDS
HOUSE, YARD, BICYCLES!
JUST BEFORE CHURCH
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| Full Text | SPONSOR CUBAN REFUGEES Fulfill Their Faith in Freedom OCTOBER 1968 RESETTLEMENT RE-CAP FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE A PERIODIC REPORT FROM CUBAN REFUGEE CENTER — FREEDOM TOWER, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33101 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE SOCIAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICE U.S. CUBAN REFUGEE PROGRAM JOHN FREDERICK THOMAS, Director, Washington, D. C. ERROL T. BALLANFONTE, Director of Center HARRY B. LYFORD, Editor VALUES IN A SMALL COMMUNITY RESETTLEMENT: HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA., POINTS THEM OUT, WITH APPRECIATION 'Ours, A Typical Experience1 How people in one small city -- Hollidaysburg, Pa., population 6,500 -- feel about helping Cuban refugees start new lives is beautifully told in a publication of the First Presbyterian Church, of that community. "We are proud and fond of our smart looking refugees," states the article. "We are full of admiration for their accomplishments. They arrived without friends, money or jobs, created no problems for their sponsors, made their own way, with industry and decorum, in a foreign land. Ours has been a typical experience." Now, A Timely Question -- In the smaller communities of the U.S. can more opportunities for Cuban refugees be made available? The question is not new, but its challenge grows more significant as refugee distribution figures rise in the metropolitan areas. Many successful resettlements have been made to the smaller cities. And now may be the time to work more diligently toward stimulation of interest and action in guiding Cubans to opportunities in areas that have so far played only minor roles in the resettlement of Cuban refugees. Comments will be welcomed. ESCORTED TO THEIR HOME The friendliness of a small community gives a glow to the "Hollidaysburg Story." "It has been two and a half years since members and friends of this congregation scurried about finding a home, furnishings and jobs for an unknown family of refugees from Castro's Cuba," writes Mrs. Byron W. Leach, chairman of the First Presbyterian Church committee that under- SMALL COMMUNITY SCENES took the resettlement. "The newcomers numbered eight -- Juan Diaz, his wife and two sons, his parents, his sister and wee daughter. Juan's nephew was born here and was named Adam, for the founder of this community which gave the family sanctuary...Juan and his family made splendid use of their time here. Both he and his wife were steadily employed and were given several raises. They studied English and became able to speak it haltingly, and to read it well. Mercedes also worked in a plant where she became a valued employee. And she too was made happy by her fellow workers and by management. The manager was a true friend in need to several of the family. Juan took a welding course. He also completed a correspondence course in air conditioning and hopes eventually to build up a little business in servicing refrigerators and air conditioners. BOYS DO WELL, TOO "Adolpho, 17, speaks English very well. He and his mother both passed their tests for driver licenses. Adolpho was a newspaper carrier and this summer was employed to help remodel a theater. At school he made many good friends among students and faculty, completed the ninth grade and was chosen to participate in an advanced art class. He is a handsome, well-spoken, courteous, and capable young man. Joaquin, his brother, has finished kindergarten and is ready for the first grade. He is a fine, robust boy who teaches his mother English. The staffs of our public schools have been wonderfully helpful to these two boys." But now Hollidaysburg friends of the Cuban family have had to say goodbye to them. Like many an American family, the Cubans are looking to their further progress. They have done well in their resettlement area, and they now feel equipped to go to a location where more opportunities beckon. Juan will start working as a third grade welder, with chance for advancement to pay levels greater than those possible in Holli- (For Conclusion See Page 2) REFUGEE BOYS AND U.S. FRIENDS HOUSE, YARD, BICYCLES! JUST BEFORE CHURCH |
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