We are closing the year with deep gratitude for your friendship and support.  We truly appreciate all that you do to ensure that ChesMRC can continue to carry out its mission to empower people from different cultures to become successful and engaged members of our community.

To date, we have served 4480 clients from 59 different countries! Our community is richer in many ways because we have helped our diverse clients to become productive members, actively engaged in maintaining our economy and strengthening our social fabric.

For your enjoyment, we are closing the year with some personal stories that highlight the beauty of the cultural diversity of our community. Members of our staff and the board have shared memories of the holiday season from their home countries. Some are memories from childhood, others recall flavors of special holiday dishes, and others highlight the spiritual significance of the season.

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