As we celebrate 250 years, we reflect on the words of refugees who are now citizens: “I wanted to become a U.S.

citizen because I don’t just want to live in the U.S.; I want to belong… I want to feel like I belong here and also have the ability to shape the future of this country by casting my vote.” ~ Methusella Rwabose, originally from DRC “In a new country, far from home, the kindness of strangers became my lifeline… the solidarity I felt with other refugees helped me heal and rebuild my life.” ~Desange Kuenihira, originally from a refugee camp in Uganda “I traveled 7,000 miles for a chance for a new home, for a future… I am one of the few refugees given another chance.” ~Abdallah Al-Obaidi, originally from Iraq These are the stories, along with the many our Refuge Coffee employees have lived, that make us proud to be from a historically welcoming nation. Happy 4th!