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World Refugee Awareness Month is a time to recognize the courage, resilience, and contributions of refugees around the world. It is also an opportunity to consider how each of us can extend welcome and support to our refugee neighbors here in Texas. For Joel, that support came in the form of a car. During college,…

Victor’s Journey to a New Beginning “Today more than ever, I feel happy about reaching a new goal.” For Victor Ruiz, those words carry the weight of sacrifice, perseverance and unwavering hope. His journey is one marked not only by challenges, but by a deep commitment to building a better future for his family simply…

During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, World Relief Texas celebrates the volunteers who make this work possible right here in Texas. Volunteers extend the reach of our staff, strengthen local churches and walk alongside refugee and immigrant families as they rebuild their lives. Our volunteers play a vital role in strengthening communities of belonging. Todun Afolabi,…

Hill Country Bible Church is leading the way in walking alongside refugees and immigrants in Austin, Texas. In this Q&A, read about the church’s heart for welcome.

For one Austin-based volunteer, serving refugee families through World Relief Texas isn’t just about giving—it’s about growth, connection, and living out a calling rooted in faith. A Calling to Welcome Jessica began serving with World Relief after learning more about refugee resettlement from community members and neighbors. As a Christian, she felt a clear sense…

Afghan refugees have lost vital federal support. Read how one family found hope through World Relief.

For the more than 100,000 estimated refugee and displaced children in the nation, a new school year isn’t just the start of a new grade. It’s a chance to reclaim stability, rebuild routine and rediscover hope.

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,…

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…

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…