Top Story Community International aid worker tells Sandburg students of the trials of war refugees Jeff Vorva Times correspndent Apr 22, 2022 Apr 22, 2022 Updated Oct 29, 2024 0 1 of 2 Teacher and relief worker Caroline Brennan talks to Sandburg students about her mission trip at the Ukraine border. Jeff Vorva, The Times Chicago’s Caroline Brennan uses dramatic background photos during her talk with Sandburg students. Jeff Vorva, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeff Vorva Times correspndent Talk about current events.kAm$2?53FC8 w:89 $49@@=’D v=@32= xDDF6D 2?5 p! 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