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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Barbara Ryan stands in a garage surrounded by toys, clothes and household items.

‘They come with absolutely nothing:’ Evanston volunteers help incoming Afghan refugees settle in

April 1, 2022

When Pat Ryan Nelson began organizing donations for Afghan refugees, she started to call herself the “baby clothes folder.” Now, Nelson — a retired teacher for Evanston/Skokie School District...

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