Annissa told us that she especially appreciates the Women’s Empowerment group, led by staff member Hamida, for the friendships she has made. She has received valuable guidance on her rights as an immigrant, how insurance works, and how to interact with the schools her children attend. She even learned about self-care and is starting to ‘give back' by supporting other women who come to her in stressful situations. Annissa told us the story of one woman who came to the empowerment group one night, crying. This woman's landlord did not rent her the apartment she was initially promised, but exchanged it for one less desirable. Annissa was able to share her own apartment woes with the crying woman and Hamida helped contact the rental company to resolve the situation. Annissa is so appreciative of the RIC and her friends in the empowerment group. In her own words,
“Thank you for everything.”