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When Resettlement Programs Were Cut, Philadelphia Area Neighbors Stepped Up To Help Afghan Refugee

Reza Hasani and his family arrived in the United States four months ago. Getting a driver's license was a big win.

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April 17, 2025

Newly arrived Afghan families are feeling the impact of federal refugee cuts. With those resources gone, many are turning to the kindness of neighbors.

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Reza Hasani and his family arrived in the United States four months ago. Getting a driver's license was a big win.

"As soon as I arrived in the United States, I passed my driving course," Hasani said.

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Reza Hasani shows a photo from a USAID International Women's Day event in Afghanistan/CBS News Philadelphia

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