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Hope in the Tornado’s Aftermath: Standing with Refugee Families in Wisconsin
After an EF-3 tornado tore through Wisconsin’s Fox Valley, refugee families faced renewed displacement and urgent needs. In the days that followed, churches, community partners and World Relief Wisconsin came together to provide practical support and temporary housing.
Read MorePivot by Pivot: How Wedad Found a New Path to Pharmacy
When Wedad Rahmoun arrived in the Quad Cities in October 2024, she brought a pharmacy degree and a steadfast commitment to becoming a pharmacist. But to make her dream a reality in the U.S., she had to start over with her studies.
Read MoreWorld Relief North Carolina Welcomes Medicaid Provision in State Budget While Expressing Concern Over Other Changes
World Relief North Carolina is encouraged by the inclusion of a provision in North Carolina’s newly enacted state budget that restores Medicaid eligibility for many refugees and other immigrants, despite concerns about other provisions in the budget that could negatively affect vulnerable communities.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Arm of Global Christian Humanitarian Organization Highlights the Impact of the New Law on Immigrant Families and Communities Across the State
Global humanitarian organization urges U.S. government to honor promises made to U.S. allies
Read MoreWhat We Accomplished Together in 2025
In partnership with churches, community organizations and generous supporters like you, we continued to walk alongside refugees as they rebuilt their lives here in Wisconsin in 2025. Check out our 2025 annual report.
Read MoreBelieve in More: Belonging
Throughout June, in honor of Refugee Awareness Month, World Relief Wisconsin is collecting letters and care packages to be distributed to refugees in our communities, to help them believe in more belonging.
Read MoreBelieve in More: World Relief Wisconsin Celebrates Refugee Awareness Month
World Relief Wisconsin celebrates Believe in More: Refugee Awareness Month and World Refugee Day in June
Read MoreLove Your Neighbor: A Concert Series Born from Community
Sometimes, the most meaningful things begin in the hardest moments. That’s exactly how the Love Your Neighbor concerts began, when executive orders forced program changes, furloughs and staff cuts in early 2025.
Read MoreStaying Ready, Staying Together
In recent months, increased immigration enforcement activity has brought new uncertainty into the lives of refugee and immigrant families across our communities.
In response, World Relief Wisconsin has taken intentional steps to help families prepare for what may come, while remaining rooted in dignity and relationship.
Deb’s Refugee Volunteer Work: Sorting What Matters Most
A Holy Week reflection on faith, war and displacement—exploring how Christ meets us in suffering and how we respond with prayer, generosity and hope.
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