This week we’re getting to know the founders of Samaritans Wingz, an organization focused on elevating Northeast Kansas City’s immigrant and refugee communities. Managing Editor Abby Hoover is joined by founder Khadija Sheikh, COO Chanae Williams and Outreach Coordinator Martin Ongwec. Along with Williams’ expertise in Northeast housing, Sheikh and Ongwec team up to share what they’ve learned as young immigrants to those who came after them.
152: Samaritan’s Wingz
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