For many of us, 2 years feels like a long time, for Ukrainians it's been a lifetime. The Ukrainian people have shown resilience in the face of a Russian invasion that has changed lives forever.
In late February, we honored that time during a special event that included a screening of One Good Reason, hosted by Ramcess Jean-Louis, Payal Sahni and the Refugee Leadership Initiative at @pfizer, and Welcome.US CEO Nazanin Ash.
One Good Reason chronicles the raw and vulnerable journey of the Hnatiuk family, as they leave Lviv, Ukraine, and begin a new life in Unity, Wisc. Their Welcome Connect sponsors Bryce and Maxine “Max” Luchterhand help them find connection and community in their small rural town.
As part of the event, we also hosted a panel discussion with Memphis-based @pfizer employee Sheila Rice and the newcomers she welcomed. Sheila used Welcome Connect as part of the Welcome.US platform to connect and start her own sponsorship journey.
Learn more about Sheila’s “one good reason” and our inspiring day with our CEO Council partner @pfizer, embracing what it means to #BeAWelcomer. → bit.ly/Welcome-Pfizer