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📚 We’re pleased to welcome Alessandra Gass and Urtina Sejdaj, two seniors from New Canaan High School, who are joining us as interns at Blossom Hill. These dedicated interns are making a real impact by developing a bilingual pre-K curriculum specifically designed for refugee children affected by war, who often need to learn in informal […]

The Wisdom of Children: Stories from Our Kabul Clinic Meet Sorya, a bright-eyed four-year-old whose smile lights up our Healthy Children Program Clinic outside Kabul. When her mother Maryam brought her in for a checkup, we witnessed a moment of profound respect. Instead of speaking only to our doctor, Maryam gently encouraged: “Please talk directly […]

HARMONY AMIDST HARDSHIP: YOUTH ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE The culmination of our visit was an exhilarating sold-out concert by our refugee youth orchestra. Under the spotlight, these young musicians—many of whom first touched an instrument through our programs—performed with skill and passion that moved many in the audience to tears. What makes this orchestra truly special is […]

Dear Blossom Hill Family, Today we celebrate mothers and mothering – the quiet strength of unconditional love that shapes our world. Last week we had a chance to gather for our Cherry Blossom Tea at the New Canaan Playhouse which blossomed into a magnificent celebration of connection. The elegant transformation of the space welcomed friends […]

CHILDHOOD INTERRUPTED: UNACCOMPANIED MINOR SHELTER Perhaps the most challenging part of our journey was visiting the IOM shelter for unaccompanied minor boys—children sent alone in search of safety and opportunity. Housed in a repurposed hotel, these young people find themselves in limbo, with little to structure their days or nurture their development. Our music and […]

Dear Blossom Hill Family, Last week, our team had the privilege of visiting three of our transformative programs in Greece. What we witnessed was both heartbreaking and inspiring—stark reminders of the refugee crisis alongside powerful evidence that your support is making a genuine difference in lives that might otherwise be forgotten. As Mother’s Day approaches, […]