Interfaith bake sale provides driving simulator for immigrants

A driving simulator provided by last spring’s Joplin Interfaith Coalition bake sale has been providing refugees with driving training, an important step to acclimating to their new home.

The Joplin Interfaith Coalition held its annual bake sale in March. Each year, the coalition chooses a local organization to benefit from the sale. This year, it selected RAISE — Refugee and Immigrant Services and Education. RAISE hoped to put the money toward something that would help all incoming refugees. Read More.