Austin Bowen passed his Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) exam, used to measure high school equivalency, in late March after enrolling in the Catholic Charities Community Center of Huntington. “I almost cried tears of joy,” Austin said, upon receiving his High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma in the mail. Obtaining his HSE was imperative for Austin...
Month: June 2021
Celebrating World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day honors the strength and courage of refugees who have had to flee their homelands because of conflict or natural disaster. World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20, and the day serves to encourage public awareness and support of refugees. Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services program is...