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.
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...
Springfield, Ohio’s Haitian community reels from recent threats
Sep 20, 2024 · Haitians fled their country for peace. Now, many are having it disrupted in Springfield. Link Copied! From his small apartment here, Vilbrun Dorsainvil makes video calls to Haiti to spend time...
Haitian immigrants in Springfield: What our reporting has found
Jul 13, 2024 · Immigrants from Haiti have poured into Springfield the last five years, and the estimates grow monthly, with city officials now saying the number could be 15,000 to 20,000 new residents among a...
Springfield Haitians weigh their future as Trump threatens …
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...
What we know about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio
Sep 9, 2024 · In a Tuesday news conference, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine acknowledged Springfield had recently received an “unprecedented” surge of around 15,000 Haitian immigrants, bringing a strain on healthcare...
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...
Fact check: Are Haitian immigrants in Springfield in the US illegally?
Oct 5, 2024 · Fact check: Are Haitian immigrants in Springfield in the US illegally? JD Vance says immigrants with temporary protections in Springfield, Ohio, are ‘illegal’. Experts say he is wrong.
Springfield Haitian influx prompts action from Ohio Gov. Mike …
Sep 10, 2024 · Ohio will funnel resources to Springfield for health care and road safety as the city contends with an influx of Haitian migrants, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday.
Why Thousands of Haitians Have Settled in Springfield, Ohio
Sep 14, 2024 · Over the last 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 of Haitian newcomers have...
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