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The Memphis Quilting Bee
Last year, we introduced you to Mary, one of our World Relief Memphis volunteers. She’s been actively involved in our Youth Mentoring Program, and, she’s spearheading our Resiliency Program, which empowers women by teaching them the hard and soft skills necessary to find a job through sewing. When World Relief Memphis first launched their Resiliency…
Read MoreBeyond Civil Rights
As we close out Black History Month, we spoke with a member of the local church, Gashayeneh, about his experience growing up in Ethiopia and moving to the United States in his early twenties. When Gashayeneh moved to the U.S. in 2005 from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, Black history was a seemingly distant topic for…
Read MoreLearning and growing together: one intern reflects on her time at WRM
As we gear up for summer internships, we asked one of our former interns, Emma, to tell us about her time at World Relief and what it meant to her. During winter break of my junior year, I was considering summer internship options in Memphis. As a Political Science and International Studies major at Rhodes…
Read MoreStaff Reflections on Black History
At World Relief, we believe in celebrating all people and cultures because we are all made in the image of God. This month, we’re focusing on Black history in honor of Black History Month, from the founding of our country to the Civil Rights Movement to today, and the immigrant and refugee stories that are…
Read MoreA Need for Friends and Mentors
A love for other cultures grew into a passion for serving others for one of our volunteers.
Read MoreMaking strides with Jordan and J
For privacy purposes, some names have been shortened. Zooming In Ten months ago, Jordan was preparing to meet his 16-year-old mentee and his family for the very first time over Zoom. Unsure of what to expect, he joined the call and listened as our Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator translated and relayed the family’s hopes for…
Read MoreShelby County welcomes Afghan refugees
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Over 30 refugees from Afghanistan were welcomed by Shelby County today. Many of them helped Americans who were once in their country and now the county is doing what they can to make them comfortable after they have fled violence and oppression in Afghanistan. Today, Mayor Lee Harris and county commissioners welcomed…
Read MoreAfghan refugees welcomed to Memphis by Shelby County officials
Shelby County officials welcomed Afghan refugees to Memphis during a press conference at World Relief Memphis.
Read MoreA Working Dream
When Yvette was resettled to Memphis in July, she had one dream: to start working.
Read MoreWorld Relief Memphis Partners With Welcome South, Launches Fundraising Campaign to Cover Legal Costs for Arriving Afghan Allies
October 12, 2021 CONTACT Audrey Garden audrey.garden@pinkston.co 571 405-1606 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – As Afghan allies flee their homes in search of refuge in America, World Relief Memphis is partnering with Welcome South, a coalition of law firms comprised of Advocates for Immigrant Rights, Community Legal Center and Mid-South Immigration Advocates, to help newly arrived Afghan…
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