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8 Ways We’ve Been Working with Refugees Throughout Our History
Over the last 80 years, the work we’ve done together at World Relief has been defined by supporting those who have been displaced by conflict and global crises. Today, we’re looking back on our legacy of working with refugees and displaced people across the globe.
Read MoreStarting with Playtime: Supporting Refugee Child Development
Starting with playtime, Sara assists refugee families in navigating resources and supporting their children’s development.
Read MoreVenezuelan immigrant educates newcomers to help them adjust
Since June 2022, Morella Pérez Suels has been education services manager at World Relief Spokane, a resettlement agency that serves immigrants and refugees from many communities, countries and cultures.
Read MoreIntensive Case Management: Tough Questions Series
ICM case managers work with clients to find stability in their new community and to empower them to navigate the services and resources we all rely upon. What this looks like for someone who is very new or for whom the systems and challenges are very great.
Read MoreMedically Fragile Child Receives Care through World Relief
World Relief staff, doctors, volunteers and medical services were all needed to get one girl the care she needed.
Read MoreWorld Relief expands workforce programs at its new corporate office
World Relief Spokane has relocated its corporate office to Spokane Valley in a move designed to improve and expand employer partnerships for the nonprofit organization’s refugee clients, says Development Director Barbara Comito.
Read MoreHow Jenny Helps Refugees Navigate the American Healthcare System
She has accompanied families to MRI scans or the ER, and even held the hand of a mother as she gave birth to her first child.
Read MoreThe Cycle of Service: Art Gives Back to His New Community
I came here to help the people who helped me before. There are a lot of immigrants who need help, and I can help new generation immigrants. And I hope that new generation immigrants will help and the future will, and the future…
Read MoreMaking a Difference in a New Land: How One International Student Supports Refugees
Christabel’s arrival in Washington was filled with surprises. First, in Spokane, she experienced snow for the first time, accompanied by freezing temperatures. Brrrr. Then, when she made it to Cheney, she was met with silence. Accustomed to the busy streets of her home in Accra, the capital of Ghana, this small town felt unusually quiet.…
Read MoreDemocratic Republic of Congo refugee joins Spokane Police Department
Balinda Kizombo is a proud volunteer of the Spokane Police Department Reserve Unit. He graduated from the academy last fall.
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