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Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas with your refugee neighbors? We got you covered.
At World Relief, our volunteers hospitably form friendships with our refugee neighbors while connecting them with their new home… and this season always has ample ways to grow friendships!
Read MoreA Passion for Crocheting Made Spokane Home for This Ukrainian Family
Sabina channeled her energy into crocheting with her grandmother the rest of their time in Ukraine. Sadly, bringing the yarn was not an option when they finally got on a plane for the journey to Spokane.
Read MoreA Taste of Syria: Refugee Chef Finds Success in Spokane
Through World Relief, Abdulkareem was introduced to community members who saw potential in his dream of opening his own restaurant. They connected him to catering opportunities, birthday parties, opening ceremonies and other special occasions.
Read MoreFormer refugee demonstrates compassion in the ER
When he first began to work at Sacred Heart Hospital, Jackson wanted to throw up. Blood was everywhere. As a CNA and phlebotomist, he would guide psychiatric patients down hallways, witness brain surgeries, monitor heart rates and meet ambulances.
Read MoreAll About English Conversation Club
English language proficiency can be key to a refugee’s success in America. It affects everything from building relationships to job opportunities. That’s why English Conversation Club was formed.
Read MoreWorld Relief Spokane hosts event to dispel immigration myths and encourage refugee support
World Relief Spokane (WRS) held an information session Thursday at Sun City Church, outlining its efforts to support refugees and how local individuals and groups can contribute to the cause.
Read MoreWhat are Your Cultural Values?
Cultural values simply describe how individuals prefer to navigate life, complete tasks and interact with others. These values vary greatly between age groups, religions and countries of origin.
Read MoreWelcome. Happy. Blessed. Healed.
Joel Arriaga, Director of Resettlement at World Relief Spokane, shares how first impressions make refugees feel happy, blessed and healed.
Read MoreOne Smile. One Meal. One Welcome.
Hospitality isn’t about well-decorated homes and matching dishes. Hospitality is about opening our lives and our homes to someone in need of a sense of welcome and belonging.
Read MoreWe Are All Connected
Nearly 120 million people have been forced to flee their homes around the world due to violence, persecution, economic collapse, natural disasters, famine and drought. (UNHCR Global Trends) It is the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. What has that got to do with you?
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