When Babak Esmaeily and his 11-year-old son Behniya arrived in Turlock, CA in January 2017, they were seeking a fresh start. But this wasn’t just any move. As refugees from Iran, where Babak and his family were persecuted for promoting secular education, the father and son have had to create a whole new life—in a whole new language. Nothing about being a refugee is normal, but with their new routine slowly taking shape, Babak and Behniya are learning together how to be a family, and how to move forward.

City of LA recently honored Miry's List founder, Miry Whitehill for her outstanding work! Miry's List is a non-profit that helps refugee families through fundraisers, crowdsourcing and social media.

Basic supplies like shampoo, soap or diapers may be taken for granted by many families, but for refugees who arrive in the United States with nothing they are difficult to obtain.

Miry's List is a first of its kind refugee crowdfunding platform connecting new arrivals with neighbors willing to help. Patrice Howard reports form Los Angeles for Channel News Asia.

This supper club gives Syrians refugees an opportunity to break bread with their new American neighbors and share their food and culture.