CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There was song and praise as usual at Project 658 in Charlotte Sunday evening.
But this particular night the non-profit organization also prayed for solidarity, after the terrorist attacks in Paris and the concern now over Syrian refugees entering American soil.
"Some people are good people in Syria and some people are bad people," said Bruno Ibrahimu, during Sunday's gathering.
Ibrahimu is a refugee who fled from Congo more than 10 years ago.
"I ran away from my country because of war," said Ibrahimu.
Ibrahimu is one of hundreds of refugee families that Project 658 helps here in Charlotte. The refugees are from all over the world.
"We help with practical needs," said the organization's executive director Dustin Swinehart. "Food, clothing, job training and language skills."
The organization isn't currently working with any refugee families in Charlotte. Swinehart said he understands there are many questions about what the United States should do with its borders.
A number of lawmakers are still urging the President to suspect Syrian refugee settlement following the attacks in Paris.
Despite the debate, volunteers like Pastor David Henderson who leads a church in Harrisburg, believe they should still help refugees in need locally.
"It's okay to be concerned but it's not okay to not take action right now," Harrisburg.
The organization holds a dinner and prayer service open to the community at least once a month.
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