Posts by nnicholson
Serving Hospital Food Changed this Refugee’s Future
The morning began like any other: waking up, eating breakfast, and getting ready for work. But at 6:00 a.m., Alena’s phone buzzed with a text from her boss: “Stay home. The war has started.” It was Thursday, February 24, 2022. Russia had just launched an attack on Ukraine. In an instant, everything changed. From that…
Read More2025 Through Our Eyes: Directors Team Reflections
World Relief Spokane has been welcoming refugees to the community for over 30 years, empowering refugees and other immigrants to find hope and rebuild their lives. In January 2025, an executive order suspended all refugee arrivals. This announcement changed our work overnight and brought new unknowns. Yet when the mission is to serve, the work is never over. Our staff, volunteers, and community partners…
Read MoreZiporah’s Story of Rediscovering World Relief, the Organization That Changed Her Life
Ziporah was wandering through the rows of booths at the local fair when a familiar logo suddenly caught her eye: World Relief. Immediately, memories rushed back to Kakuma Refugee Camp; home to more than 300,000 refugees. It was there that she grew up, and where Ziporah first discovered World Relief. Now, nearly two decades later,…
Read MoreLyn’s Story: A Volunteer’s Heart for Teaching and Community
Spokane Volunteer helping refugee families