SPOKANE, Wash. — We're hearing from the Spokane community after the Trump Administration's announcement to pause immigration applications from more than a dozen countries. This move comes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard troops.

Folks with Thrive International say the people they serve are concerned and worried after the Administration paused immigration applications to 19 different countries.

Executive Director Mark Finney says their mission is in the name. At Thrive International, the mission takes many forms. From helping immigrants and refugees find housing and jobs to learning new skills.

"Folks coming from other countries, like Afghanistan, where women can't drive, we help them learn to drive here. Founded right before Russian’s invasion of Ukraine, Thrive Interna

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