When storms rage, Jesus shows up. You can, too.
Decades of compassionate welcome
For more than 3 years, together with compassionate people like you, World Relief Western New York has partnered with the church and our community to help refugees and other immigrants as they move with courage and strength beyond survival toward belonging and flourishing. We focus on a holistic approach of compassion, advocacy and practical support.
Together with compassionate people like you, we:
Support
We walk alongside refugees and other immigrants affected by injustice, denied due process, detained without verification of status, separated from children or parent, leaving them scared to leave their homes to go to work, school or church. We have adapted our programming to offer food security, rental support, and legal support in addition to our existing tools to rebuild — from English classes to professional development. Families like Safiullah and Suma’s, who fled Afghanistan only to have promised support revoked in the U.S., are now beginning new chapters of stability and hope. When you give, you lead with compassion and help families move from isolation and fear to belonging.
Connect
We connect churches and community members with refugee and immigrant families to foster transformative relationships that create pathways for mutual flourishing, even amidst this challenging time. This helps people like Ibrah find belonging after fleeing dangers in their home countries, at risk of isolation if not surrounded by loving neighbors. When you give, you invest in our shared future of dignity and flourishing.
Integrate
We equip local partners and church leaders with the tools they need to develop welcoming environments through advocacy, education and meaningful action. This fosters communities marked by compassion, like those that supported Pastor Ara as he advocated for persecuted Iranian Christians. When you give, you strengthen the social fabric for all.
Stories of Hope
Families like Florence and Pascal’s know the difference presence makes. After years of displacement in a refugee camp, they were resettled in the U.S. — only to face sudden funding cuts. Yet a local church stepped in. They found friendship, work and a future. “God is big and always good. He uses his people to help us,” said Pascal.
Join the Journey of Hope
Like Advent candles lit one by one, each act of generosity pushes back the darkness. Your gift reflects God’s love, reminding families who feel forgotten that they are not alone.
This season, will you join the journey? Will you walk alongside Immanuel and with families in crisis now?