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Melissa Whitworth

Melissa Whitworth is a freelance journalist, specializing in features and profile interviews. Email her at mwhitworth@ithacavoice.com or click on the icons in the top right for more.

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What does it take to come to Ithaca as a refugee?

by Melissa Whitworth August 20, 2016February 1, 2023

Part 4 of our Road To Refuge series looks at the logistics of the refugee process, how that process will work in Ithaca, and aims to start a dialogue between those organizing refugee placement in Ithaca and their fellow community members. ITHACA, N.Y. — The reality of the refugee process is convoluted and overwhelming. To […]

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Road to Refuge: a new grassroots movement welcomes refugees to Ithaca

by Melissa Whitworth July 29, 2016February 1, 2023
Posted inEconomy, Featured, Ithaca, News, Tompkins County, Top

How 5 local farms are banding together to help an Iraqi refugee in Tompkins County

by Melissa Whitworth July 10, 2016February 2, 2023
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Refugee: Ithaca is a ‘piece of heaven’ after years of living in war-torn Iraq

by Melissa Whitworth July 1, 2016February 1, 2023
Posted inFeatured, Health, News, Top

How Tompkins clinic gets veterans health care right

by Melissa Whitworth October 3, 2015February 1, 2023
Posted inFeatured, Health, News, Top

Home and Homeless: how veterans end up living on the streets

by Melissa Whitworth September 4, 2015February 1, 2023
Posted inFeatured, Health, News, Top

A call to arms: Creating a better life for Tompkins female veterans

by Melissa Whitworth August 15, 2015February 1, 2023
Posted inNews, Top

Tracking Ithaca Congressman’s shifting views on Planned Parenthood funding

by Melissa Whitworth August 5, 2015August 5, 2015
Posted inFeatured, Health, News, Top

Silent Warriors: Can Tompkins help surging number of female vets?

by Melissa Whitworth August 3, 2015February 1, 2023
Posted inFeatured, Health, News, Top

Taking to the fields again: Tompkins veterans find farming a pathway home

by Melissa Whitworth July 24, 2015February 1, 2023

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