Woman who migrated to Rochester helps refugee community access mental health resources

Hani Ali remembers being on the scene after a multi-alarm house fire on Dewey Avenue displaced more than a dozen refugees. She was present to provide moral support to the victims and to assist with any ongoing care.

It was at that moment that Ali said she felt like her purpose was affirmed.

“Just putting a smile on their faces, I felt accomplished,” Ali said. “That’s why we’ve been going hard just advocating for those voices.”…

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