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810-333-9139 magicplayer2003@gmail.com Hi, I'm Joseph McFarland, a senior student at Eastern Michigan University, and a reporter for the Eastern Echo. I was born in Indiana and moved to Michigan in 2008, where after a while I found my own knack for reporting on events and getting to know all kinds of people.  I love getting to talk to my local community in Washtenaw County and supporting small businesses, and I enjoy collecting and using audio equipment as a hobby, along with playing video games. I've trained in mixed martial arts and have been involved with e-sports commentary. I've done a lot of stuff, but something that I want to do for you is to give you the content that you would want to see. My goal is to bring truthful reporting to my local community and anyone who visits this website, by reporting only facts and authentic content for your interest and enjoyment.

            After almost f ive months after the halting of refugees into the United States of America and the cutting of federal funding to resettlement organizations, which was a decision made by the current Trump Administration, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County has been one of many in the country that have been left scrambling for answers.        Jewish Family Services is a social service agency that was established in 1994, which provides both refugees and local communities support for businesses, impoverished people and those who seek mental help. A mural on third floor of the Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County main building, depicting ten values that the organization supports. Photo taken by Joseph McFarland, April 23rd, 2025      Jewish Family Services is a social service agency that was established in 1994, which provides both refugees and local communities support for businesses, imp...