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More Than a Race: BMX Camp Brings Joy and Growth to Refugee Teens
A Pause in Resettlement Sparks New Ideas Many people ask what World Relief Spokane has been doing since there have been no new resettlement cases since January. This lull in new arrivals has given our staff time to dream up new opportunities to serve existing clients. One such inspired dreamer is Robby Cannon, our Initial…
Read MoreYaneth and Manuel Live Out Perseverance and Hope Through Faith
Fleeing Uncertainty: A Journey Toward Hope Yaneth and Manuel landed in Spokane on January 16, 2025, just four days before President Trump signed the executive order suspending refugee resettlement. They had left Venezuela in search of safety and a secure future for their family of four. In Venezuela, there was never any certainty that their…
Read MoreSIV Program Offers Safe Haven for Spokane Refugee and His Family
When Kazim Abdullahi is asked where he is from, his reply is, “Rich culture and traditions, hospitality, beautiful landscapes, strong community and family bonds, unique cuisine, strong and hardworking people.” The poetic description of his country and community come before any geographical names. Kazim grew up during a peaceful time in Afghanistan, where he remembers…
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