Inspiritus in the News

2024

December 10, 2024
From refugee to coach, Inspiritus employee offers path to success
Rough Draft Atlanta

November 26, 2024
Master of Post-Disaster: When tragedy strikes, Rex Rothrock responds
The Burg (Greater Harrisburg’s Community Magazine)

October 29, 2024
Volunteers from Colorado, Bahamas provide recovery in Mountain City
Times News

October 24, 2024
Election a ‘scary moment’ for those helping refugees come to Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

August 15, 2024
From Beryl to Ernesto, ‘extremely active’ hurricane season continues
Presbyterian Mission Agency

August 9, 2024
Ukrainian restaurant Lviv Croissants set to open its first U.S. location in Roswell
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

July 16, 2024
Strobel Volunteer Awards Honoree, Jason Pazirandeh, highlights importance and power of volunteerism
City Current

May 6, 2024
Thrive Community Lending: Helping refugees pursue the American Dream of owning a small business
Saporta Report

Apr 11, 2024
Inspiritus Launches Thrive Community Lending
EIN Presswire

March 26, 2024
'Remove some of the burden': Inspiritus offers wildfire relief in Hutchinson County
Amarillo Globe-News

March 20, 2024
Faith-based nonprofit Inspiritus assisting in recovery efforts from Texas wildfires
News Channel 10: KFDA

March 19, 2024
Inspiritus, a faith-based nonprofit organization, is bringing in volunteers and heavy equipment to help those who ask for help with fire debris removal
News Channel 10: KFDA

March 18, 2024
Inspiritus operates a Volunteer Reception Center, hotline for those affected by the High Plains wildfires
My High Plains

March 7, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Strobel Volunteer Awards nominees!
HandsOn Nashville

February 15, 2024
Gatekeeping the Neighborhood: Neighborhood Associations and Nashville Development
Nashville Scene

February 13, 2024
Immigrants and advocated to mark ‘New Americans Day’ at Georgia State Capitol
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

February 7, 2024
Art therapy creates safe space for kids
The Tennessean

February 1, 2024
St. Paul's Lutheran Church & Inspiritus - Gentrifying North Nashville
WKRN-TV Online

January 14, 2024
Non-profit group helps local neighborhood with Hurricane Ian recovery,
a year after the storm
Fox News 4

January 9, 2024
Local Nonprofit to Expand Legacy of Feeding Ministry into Client-Choice Grocery and Community Kitchen
Press Release

2023

October 19, 2023
A redevelopment is reimagining affordable housing in North Nashville
Nash Today

September 29, 2023
Spring start eyed for $27M senior housing project
Nashville Post

September 28, 2023
A Year of Progress and Rebuilding: The Home Depot Foundation’s Hurricane Ian Recovery Journey Continues
Yahoo Finance

September 19, 2023
The Home Depot Foundation and Inspiritus rebuild homes in Harlem Heights after Hurricane Ian
Fox 4 News

September 14, 2023
Volunteer group offers cleanup help
Valdosta Daily Times

August 14, 2023
Refugee program could bring more to Georgia: Atlanta agencies get ready to welcome influx of migrants
The Atlanta Journal Constitution

August 9, 2023
New refugee program could bring more Hispanic migrants to Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal Constitution

August 2, 2023
McFadden basketball court becomes mural canvas for young artists
Murfreesboro Post

July 27, 2023
Finding refuge on a soccer field in Birmingham
Alabama.com

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Non-profit group hosts celebration for World Refugee Day
WTOC-TV Ch. 11 CBS

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Savannah community celebrates World Refugee Day
WSAV-TV Ch. 3 NBC

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Inspiritus celebrates World Refugee Day in Savannah
Savannah Morning News

Friday, June 16, 2023
Good News with Brad Schmitt:
Mural on the new Basketball Court at McFadden Community Center (3rd story down)
The Tennessean

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Building More Than Homes: “Passion Under Construction”
Thrivent Magazine

Monday, January 23, 2023
AmeriCorps CEO Presents President’s Volunteer Service Award to Inspiritus Volunteer (Video) (Official Press Release)
WINK News-South Florida

Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Ukrainian refugees fled invasion, start ‘from scratch’ in America
The Atlanta Journal Constitution

2022

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Escaping the Taliban
South Magazine

Monday, August 29, 2022
ONE YEAR LATER: Afghan refugees find home in states, but new life still a work in progress
Community Newspapers, Inc. (CNHI LLC)

Monday, August 1, 2022
Waverly feels pain of Kentucky flood victims; Inspiritus volunteers offer message of hope
WSMV Ch. 4 Nashville, Tenn.

July 2022
Former Lutheran Services of Georgia (and Lutheran Services in Tennessee) Morphs into Inspiritus
Lutheran Life (LCMS FLGA)

Thursday, June 9, 2022
Retired Savannah teacher Sissy Hoffman finds 'dream retirement' working with Afghan refugees
Savannah Morning News

Saturday, March 5, 2022
Inside the Georgia city that has become a home away from home for refugees: "The people are very loving"
CBS Saturday Morning

Friday, February 4, 2022
Reality of Relocation: Family finds refuge in Savannah
WTOC Ch. 11 CBS Savannah

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
With at least 200 Afghan refugees moving to Savannah by February, one family tries to find a home
Savannah Morning News

2021

Friday, December 24, 2021
Georgia welcoming hundreds of Afghan evacuees
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Clarkston, Ga., known for welcoming refugees, feels strain from influx of Afghans
The Washington Post

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Afghan Family Escapes Taliban and Starts New Life in Atlanta
CNBC - The News with Shepard Smith

Thursday, September 9, 2021
Americans Stretch Across Political Divides to Welcome Afghan Refugees
The New York Times

Monday, September 6, 2021
John Moeller on FOX's "Your World with Neil Cavuto"
Fox News

Thursday, September 2, 2021
Afghan Refugees Head To Georgia. Here’s What Happens Next (A Scramble For Housing)
Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPR)

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Georgia nonprofit group helping Afghan refugees settle in Savannah, Atlanta
WJCL Ch. 22 ABC Savannah, GA

Friday, August 27, 2021
Refugee agencies readying to support Afghanistan evacuees
WBRC-TV Fox6 Birmingham

Friday, August 27, 2021
Coastal Empire, Lowcountry nonprofits lending hands amid Afghanistan tension
WSAV Savannah, GA

Monday, August 23, 2021
Local non-profit fundraises to host Afghan refugees in Savannah
Fox 28 Savannah, GA

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Murfreesboro kids work with art therapist, design mural about racism
News Channel 5 Nashville

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Tennessee Disaster Relief Concert Announced
Music Connection

Monday, June 28, 2021
Date Set for Disaster Relief Concert for the Nashville Area
BroadwayWorld.com

Sunday, June 13, 2021
Omari Booker mural unveiled in North Nashville
Tennessean.com

Thursday, May 20, 2021
Inspirational Gardening
News 4 Nashville

Saturday, May 1, 2021
Flood clean up continues over a month later
News 4 Nashville

Friday, April 30, 2021
Volunteers needed to help clear out flood-damaged homes
News 4 Nashville

Saturday, April 17, 2021
Full coverage: Nearly a month later, the tornado damage cleanup continues in Newnan
WSBTV

Saturday, April 17, 2021
Nearly a month later, the tornado damage cleanup continues in Newnan
WSBTV

Friday, April 16, 2021
Home Depot lends a helping hand: Inspiritus volunteers in Newnan, GA
WXIA 11Alive

Wednesday March 31, 2021
Coweta County: Tornado Damage: Interview with Inspiritus
WSBTV

Tuesday March 30, 2021
Coweta EMA coordinating organizations, volunteers to assess damage, return life to normal
The Newnan Times-Herald

Thursday February 18, 2021
Trump 'decimated' refugee program hampering Biden's historic goal: Advocates
Still, refugees seeking to reunite their families tell ABC News they have hope.
ABC News; Interview with Inspiritus CEO, John Moeller

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Inspiritus, Inc., a nonpartisan and nonprofit agency.

Friday, February 5, 2021
Long Shadow of Trump's Refugee Restrictions Threatens Biden's Bid to Up Admission
Resettlement agencies say they’re determined to rebuild as President Joe Biden promises to increase refugee admissions
U.S. News & World Report; Interview with Inspiritus CEO, John Moeller

Thursday, January 14, 2021
‘Hope is restored’ after a Cookeville family begins rebuilding from tornado
WKRN

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Inspire Atlanta: Inspiritus
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

2020

Friday, December 11, 2020
Lutheran Services in America: #14 in the Top 100 Charities in America
Forbes

Saturday, September 5, 2020
Faith-Based Long Term Relief for Tornado Victims
NewsTalk 94.1 AM

Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Today's Front Line Hero: Inspiritus
LutheranServices.org

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Opinion: Migrants in detention deserve dignity, sanitary conditions
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Inspiritus CEO, John Moeller

Monday, March 30, 2020
Second round of grants for COVID-19 response announced
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Monday, March 2, 2020
Growing volunteer group aiding South Georgia’s Hurricane Michael victims
Fox 31

2019

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Giving Tuesday: Inspiritus
11 Alive

Monday, October 21, 2019
Nashville outreach brings fresh produce to public housing, teaching residents to garden
News 4 Nashville

Monday, January 16, 2019
Lutheran Service of Georgia changes name to Inspiritus
Albany Herald

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