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Oct 30, 20241 min read
Benedict College Homecoming Recap
IFM recently had the chance to participate in the Benedict College Homecoming and International Festival. The day started as 19 students...
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Fall 2024 Mid-semester Recap
Now that we're well into the semester, here’s a quick ministry recap. Through your support this semester, IFM has been able to serve 223...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
St. Matthews Fall 2024
On October 5 & 6, two van-loads of IFM guests enjoyed outdoor fun, an indoor feast, a dancing lesson, and a special connection to a host...
Oct 8, 20242 min read
Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah
Friends, We are so glad to introduce a faithful partner in ministry, Sarah! Sarah has been a Friendship Partner with IFM when she was...
Sep 30, 20244 min read
Volunteer Spotlight: Marilyn Bassett
IFM’s history spans four decades. In the 1980s, Dr. Raj started IFM and began connecting the Church to international students, scholars,...
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Welcome Banquet 2024
On August 30, 2024, First Presbyterian Church again hosted IFM’s annual Welcome Banquet, attended by around 350 internationals and...
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Update from IFM at Indiana University
We had a good start to the academic year in August as we had an opportunity to connect with about 60% of all incoming international...
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Fall 2023 Friday Night Dinners
Between Sept 1 and Dec 15, IFM invited students 15 times to the Friday Dinner and Program. Only two of these were not covered by a host...
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Hospitality Trips & Holiday Hosting
Recent Hospitality Tours have taken groups to St. Matthews, SC, and to the Smoky Mountains. Overnight trips present the first chance many...
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Welcome and Thanksgiving Banquets
On September 1, 2023, First Presbyterian Church of Columbia hosted IFM’s Annual Welcome Banquet for new students. Dozens of First Pres...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Update from Bloomington, IN
Spring is a busy time here in Bloomington as we begin preparations for our annual International Furniture Give-Away (myfga.org). About...
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Celebration of Liberty (June 25, 2023)
Last weekend on June 25, we took a group to attend First Baptist Church of Columbia’s 36th Annual Celebration of Liberty. The packed...
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Table Rock (June 17, 2023)
IFM kicked off our summer program with a day of hiking in beautiful Table Rock State Park. Twenty people (and a cute dog) joined the...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Atlanta Trip (May 27-29, 2023)
Over Memorial Day Weekend, Dr. Raj and volunteer Barry Knighton took seven students to experience the vibrant culture of Atlanta,...
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