Buzzing about Refugees, Immigrants and Commonwealth Catholic Charities
From Buzz4Good! Nonprofits + Marketing by Michael Hemphill, Creator of Buzz
May 15, 2026 · 60 min · Season 4 · Episode 26
About this episode
Michael Hemphill discusses the role of Commonwealth Catholic Charities in supporting immigrants and refugees.
On today’s show, BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill is buzzing about Commonwealth Catholic Charities ... specifically its vital role welcoming to our communities some of the most incredible and inspiring people you’ll ever meet, though they're increasingly under attack by our very government: immigrants and refugees. Michael chats with the nonprofit’s Khalefia Dungee, volunteer extraordinaire Beth Ruffing, and Samim Noorzad, whose amazing journey from his native Afghanistan to Roanoke, Virgi...
People in this episode
Host: Michael Hemphill
Guests: Khalefia Dungee, Beth Ruffing, Samim Noorzad
Topics covered
- refugees
- immigrants
- nonprofit work
- community support
- Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Keywords
- refugees
- immigrants
- nonprofit
- Commonwealth Catholic Charities
- community support
- Khalefia Dungee
- Beth Ruffing
- Samim Noorzad
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Places: Afghanistan, Roanoke, Virginia
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