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The growth is likely linked to immigrants already in Champaign County who are letting friends, family members and others in their native countries know they're feeling welcome where they've resettled, said Executive Director Lisa Wilson. CHAMPAIGN — When your community welcomes immigrants, word gets around. The local organization providing services to immigrants and refugees in Champaign-Urbana, newly renamed The Refugee Center, has been serving growing numbers of people, according to Executive Director Lisa Wilson. read more