The true story about why and how Haitian immigrants came to Springfield
Sep 20, 2024 · Reporting by the Springfield News-Sun has documented that the influx of Haitian immigrants picked up during the pandemic, when local employers were desperate for workers.
Why Haitian immigrants are moving to Springfield, Ohio
Sep 13, 2024 · Haitian immigrants have moved to Springfield, Ohio, in recent years, seeing an opportunity to rebuild in the area after escaping mass violence and poverty back home in Haiti.
How Springfield, Ohio, became home for thousands of Haitian
Sep 19, 2024 · Springfield is now home to thousands of Haitians. Last week’s presidential debate thrust the small city into the national spotlight, prompting even more people to wonder how a Haitian...
Why Thousands of Haitians Have Settled in Springfield, Ohio
Sep 15, 2024 · Over the past few years, many immigrants from Haiti have settled in Springfield, Ohio, drawn by the low cost of living and plentiful jobs. But the pace and volume have strained local resources...
Springfield Haitians weigh their future as Trump threatens ... - CNN
Oct 13, 2024 · Springfield, home to a large Haitian community, was thrust into the national spotlight after former President Donald Trump made claims during the presidential debate against Vice President Kamala...
Fearing deportation, some Haitian migrants leaving Springfield, …
Nov 23, 2024 · About 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians reside in the Springfield area, according to city estimates. It was during President-elect Donald Trump's Sept. 10 debate with Vice President Kamala Harris that...
How Haitian immigrants fueled Springfield's growth | Reuters
Sep 11, 2024 · The arrival of Joseph, Oreus and as many as 15,000 other immigrants from Haiti over roughly the last three years has reshaped this city of 58,000, offering some promise of economic revival along...
Springfield, Ohio’s Haitian community reels from recent threats
Sep 20, 2024 · The mayor and city officials have consistently noted Haitian immigrants are residing in Springfield legally under the Immigration Parole Program, which the Biden administration launched in 2023...
Haitian immigrants reshaping Springfield: 5 key takeaways from …
Oct 12, 2023 · As increasing numbers of Haitian immigrants move to Springfield, schools, health care providers, social service agencies and non profits are working to assist them. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000...
Why Haitian immigrants are moving to Springfield, Ohio
Sep 17, 2024 · Criminal gangs have pillaged their way through the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, killing, raping and kidnapping thousands of people in recent years and leaving hundreds...