by Katelyn Ogle | KFOR News Channel 4 | Sep 23, 2021 | In The News
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of OKC said the first refugee family from Afghanistan is now in Oklahoma. Now, the two charities are working together to...
by Augusta McDonnell | News 9 | Sep 23, 2021 | In The News
Oklahoma has welcomed the first group of refugees from Afghanistan this week. The state looks to resettle about 1,800 people that will be here well before the end of the year. These new families initially need a lot of support, and there is a flurry of activity...
by Adam Soltani | Sep 23, 2021 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 09/22/2021) – Today the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Oklahoma chapter (CAIR-OK) welcomed the arrival of the first Afghan Refugees to our state after they landed in Oklahoma City late last night. An interfaith delegation welcomed them...
by Shelby Montgomery | KOCO News Channel 5 | Sep 20, 2021 | In The News
OKLAHOMA CITY — Hundreds of Afghan refugees will soon come to Oklahoma, and several organizations are preparing for their arrival. Many refugees will come with little to nothing. So, CAIR, an organization that provides resources to the local Muslim community, is...
by Lionel Ramos | Oklahoma Watch | Sep 8, 2021 | In The News
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the indirect role Fort Sill in Lawton currently is playing in the resettlement of Afghan refugees. A Catholic organization responsible for refugee resettlement and leaders of the Oklahoma City Muslim community are...
