Proving persecution can be a difficult task, even for people from Haiti, where those who have fled say the lines between politics and gang violence are often blurred.
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Faith groups and leaders are working to shepherd thousands of migrants into American society, facilitating access to basic needs, as well as connections to social services and financial support.
A program in Boston is connecting volunteers with families seeking refuge in Massachusetts. And for one local couple, the experience was life-changing.