Employment & Wellness
Wellness Support
Having fled poverty, persecution, and war, refugees, asylees, and other immigrants often arrive in the United States with high hopes of building a better life for themselves and their children. Upon arrival, however, they face a staggering number of challenges as they seek to rebuild their lives. Not only do these families have many tangible needs to meet, such as housing, transportation, employment, and health care, but they also face a number of intangible challenges as they learn to navigate a foreign culture, far away from their friends and family.
Many struggle with feelings of isolation, despair, anxiety and depression. World Relief’s holistic Employment & Wellness program is designed to help our new neighbors overcome these barriers so they can not only survive, but thrive, in their new home.
For questions regarding our Wellness Program, please contact Katie Kriss KKriss@wr.org.
- Benefit Navigation for SNAP, TCA, WIC
- Healthcare and Medicaid Navigation
- Referrals to Community Resources
- Support finding childcare
- Connecting to English classes
- Emotional support & stress management
Employment Support
Refugees and other immigrants bring incredible skills and experience with them to the United States from their home countries and are often eager to find a job to support their families as soon as they arrive. Finding employment in the United States, however, can be an overwhelming challenge and an uphill battle for many.
Unfortunately, immigrants often face challenges adapting their skills to the US workforce and the barriers to entry can be significant - whether due to language, education or cultural obstacles.
We equip refugees and immigrants with the skills needed to enter the workforce. We walk alongside our clients as they go through the job process, including resume building, interview preparation, job placements and employee expectations. We also partner with a vast network of employers who value the experiences of immigrants.
If you are an employer or know an employer who might be interested in hiring diverse candidates who are motivated to work, please reach out to Jason Chavez at jchavez@wr.org.
- Connecting with potential employers
- Assistance with job applications
- Coordinating interviews
- Resume creation
- Job‑readiness training
- Assistance with pursuing career goals
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Serving Immigrants for Over 20 Years
For over 40 years nationally and 20 years locally, we’ve been providing case management support to refugees and, most recently, other immigrants in vulnerable situations across our communities. Our staff and trained volunteers support individuals and families to meet basic needs such as housing, access to food, and health care. We also partner with our clients to set goals, assess strengths, tackle challenges and connect families with local resources. This vital support serves as an anchor for many families who rely on this coaching to get on their feet and reach their goals in the U.S., Baltimore and surrounding counties.
Together, we can help.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to you, the great people who have supported me so much during my most challenging times. I appreciate it so much. You have helped me become an independent and self-reliant woman.”
— Selena, WR Client
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