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From Service to Calling: A Volunteer’s Journey with Refugee Resettlement
Volunteering with refugees may begin with a simple step, but for many, it becomes a deeply personal journey of growth, faith, and fulfillment. One retired U.S. Air Force member shares how a conversation with his pastor in 2018 led him to a meaningful role with World Relief Texas and the refugee community in Fort Worth,…
Read MoreRefugee Stories: Florence and Pascal Experience Hope Across Borders
Today, with more than 122 million people displaced globally, it’s easy to reduce this crisis to statistics but behind every number is a person, a name, a story. Read More…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Joy of a Donation
The way a simple donation left a lasting impact on a Rwandan Genocide survivor. In April of 1994, the tragic Rwandan Genocide began. Lasting only 100 days, it devastated the country of Rwanda. For the Tutsi tribe, it was a fight for survival. For the Hutu tribe, it was a fight for power and to…
Read MoreFinding Safety and Hope in Austin
An Afghan family who had to flee their home in Afghanistan promptly because of the Taliban shares their story to finding safety and hope in Austin, Texas.
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