welcoming new neighbors

It all started with Kelly McDuff's neighbor bringing her family a chocolate cake. – Photo credit: Kelly McDuff/TikTok (used with permission)

Community, Joy

Family’s 98-yr-old neighbor brought over a cake and it launched a celebration of community

Annie Reneau

7/17/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026