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Welcome to Kind World. I'm Andrea Aswahi.

Anamiasmeenammer. What happens when asylum seekers make it to the US?

Some have sponsors who can help them restart their lives.

Someone like a family member who's already in the country.

But others have no one.

In this week's episode of Kind World, we tell you about our visit to a respite center in San Benito, Texas.

Its mission is to never turn anyone away.

Nestled next to 10 empty acres of land are the four small houses that make up the respite center called La Posada Provivencia.

The staff here can house up to 40 people at a time, sometimes more if they lay extra mattresses on the floors of offices and shared spaces.

Still, the most noticeable feature of the property is just how quiet it is.

And for a lot of its residents who've left wars, turmoil or noisy detention centers, that sense of peace is invaluable.

Oh, how cute!

I'll find this a new one.

Good to see you.

Good to see you too.

Where you was in the kitchen?

In the main building where there's a modest kitchen and dining room,

regreated by a welcoming and bright 35 year old woman, she goes by the name Shalom.

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