OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — Organizations in Winnebago County offer support, resources and a community for immigrant and refugee families.

SEPO is an Oshkosh organization that offers support and resources for immigrant and refugee families.

They have programming for adults and children, give out food, clothes and basic necessities, and foster community connection and education.

Executive director, Mushe Subulwa, says after federal funding cuts earlier this year, their work has become more difficult.

“What happened in January was a shock not only to us here at SEPO, but for all the organizations in the Fox Valley,” he says.

Subulwa also says recent negative rhetoric against immigrants has impacted local families.

A recent viral video from Ashwaubenon shows a Cinnabon worker calling a customer

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