Building Welcoming Communities
Could U4U Help a Ukrainian with a Heart Defect?
A fitness trainer. A heart defect. And, a war that forced him to flee his homeland, Ukraine. Read the story of a U4U beneficiary.
Read MoreHer Parents Fled Sudan. Now, She Wants to Study Refugee Trauma.
When Anan walks during her commencement ceremony in Tennessee next year, she’ll be the first college graduate in her family. The 21-year-old will carry more than her diploma — she’ll be carrying her family’s story.
Read MoreYaneth and Manuel Live Out Perseverance and Hope Through Faith
Fleeing Uncertainty: A Journey Toward Hope Yaneth and Manuel landed in Spokane on January 16, 2025, just four days before President Trump signed the executive order suspending refugee resettlement. They had left Venezuela in search of safety and a secure future for their family of four. In Venezuela, there was never any certainty that their…
Read More21 Bible Verses About Immigrants & Refugees
Read 20 Bible verses that teach us how to respond to refugees and other immigrants.
Reflections on Community after Hurricane Helene
Explore reflections on community after Hurricane Helene, highlighting how sacrifice, creativity, and long-term commitment help bring people together to overcome challenges and build stronger, more resilient communities.
Read MoreMeet Nou: Fox Valley Site Director
At the end of 2023, Tami McLaughlin retired as Site Director for World Relief Wisconsin, after 10+ years of service and dedication to the community. In January, we welcomed Nou Huse (pronounced “New”) as the next Site Director for the Fox Valley office. Nou considers herself to be 1.5 generation Hmong-American. She was born in…
Read MoreFrom Sea to Shore: Olena’s Journey
Olena, from Ukraine, says that becoming a refugee is like being thrown into the ocean. Keep reading to hear more of her story and how a local church joined our staff to welcome her and her son. Flight I’m here because a war started in my country and I had to leave as soon…
Read MoreGod’s Provision from Mariupol to Chicago
Ludmila escaped Mariupol in Eastern Ukraine. She came to the U.S. in April 2023 and has received support from our staff in DuPage. Her words of faith in the midst of chaos — she was among 350,000 people who fled her city – are an inspiration. Like many immigrants, Ludmila brings vibrant Christian faith to…
Read MoreA Welcoming Community: Tara’s Volunteer Story
At World Relief we believe in the power of welcoming communities. Read how Tara participates in a welcoming community. When the Taliban took over Kabul Tara saw many news reports about Afghans fleeing the country. The stories of families needing new homes inspired her to want to make a difference in her own community and…
Read MoreRefugee Mental Health: Our Responsibility
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Refugees are less likely to seek treatment than non-refugees, but you can help lessen the stigma. Pictured above: a Problem Management Plus (PM+) training. Generations of Stigma Mental health is just as important as physical health. Habie Timbo, Community Outreach Case Manager and Mental Health Caseworker, explains what mental…
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