Canopy NWA opens its doors for World Refugee Day

By Daniel Caruth

Published June 26, 2023 at 2:42 PM CDT

Canopy NWA has welcomed more than 500 refugees to the region since 2016.

On World Refugee Day 2023, the United Nations estimated that more than 110 million people worldwide have been displaced due to war, disaster or other crises. Arkansas' sole refugee agency - Canopy NWA - held an open house to mark the day and share their mission with the community.

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