May 21: Kristopher George
By Rotary Club of Indianapolis on May 17, 2024
| Join us Tuesday to hear from Kristopher George with Exodus Refugee Immigration. Exodus has a long history of welcoming refugees and asylees from many countries, cultures, languages, faiths, and political opinions. Kristopher will speak about the refugee resettlement in Indianapolis as well as their history of being the largest refugee resettlement agency in the state. Graduating from university in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in History, Kris knew he wanted to work in the nonprofit field after volunteering in a Greek refugee camp right before Covid was widespread in the United States. It then only made sense for him to apply for a Housing Associate position at Exodus Refugee Immigration. This position gave him unique experiences through his interactions with refugees by setting up their housing accommodations and providing refugees a home in safety and freedom. Now, as the Community Support Team Coordinator, he speaks to community and faith-based organizations, service groups, and anyone interested in learning more about refugees. He primarily recruits and trains volunteers to form Community Support Teams, who work alongside Exodus in welcoming a refugee family and supporting them on their way to self-sufficiency. A Hoosier born and raised, he has been with Exodus since September of 2021. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Lunch and networking start at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. Meeting ID: 710 170 874 Password: 821795 If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York) You can also join us from a landline phone. +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 710 170 874 Password: 821795 Upcoming Programs: May 28: Memorial Day Program with Carly Smith, Indiana Survivor Outreach Services, Indiana National Guard June 4: Matt Mindrum, President & CEO, Indy Chamber June 11: Rod Buffington, Rotary Past District Governor 6460 – Patchwork Paintings June 18: Tiffany Trusty, Director – Digital Health, Eli Lilly & Co June 25: Celebration Event & Fundraiser at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (no afternoon meeting) July 2: No Meeting |
