Dropped into the mayhem of Los Angeles, many newly arrived refugees struggle to find their way. With a love- your-neighbor ethos, Miry Whitehill is changing that, one community meal at a time.
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Back to School with Maz Jobrani (video)
This week, we're joined by Miry Whitehill, the founder of Miry’s List, who stops by to tell us how she has helped settle refugee families from Iran, Syria, Afghanistan and elsewhere. She also explains how doing a mitzvah will make you feel better, and that instead of living by the philosophy of “fake it 'til you make it," you need to “be it 'til you are it!"
Humankind Stories: "Refugees give thanks through big Thanksgiving meal" (video)
Parents: 5 Parents Who Started Their Own Nonprofits
Los Feliz Ledger: Helping Refugees Feel at Home
Own Your Truth Podcast: Ep. 27: Survive, Hive, Thrive
As the Founder and Executive Director of Miry's List, Miry Whitehill and her team have helped over 350 refugee families settle into their new lives in America and provided them with the resources, and support they need to thrive. Miry's journey of purpose and connection is about the bonds we all share as human beings, and the simple yet powerful difference we can make with a single act of kindness.
BitchMedia: "Popaganda: Stovetop Social Justice" (podcast)
The Daily Dot: Nonprofit Miry’s List leverages the kindness of strangers to help resettle refugees
USA Hello: How the New Arrivals Supper Club connects new neighbors
Now This Daily: Supper Club Supports Newly Arrived Refugee Families with Business Skills and Community (video)
CBS: LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner on developing compassion in the workplace (video)
For Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, compassion plays a vital role in the workplace.
