Building Welcoming Communities
José: A Journey of Miles, Emotions, and Hope
In 2024, José was informed by his parents, “We need to go.” This 14-year-old’s world completely changed when he was forced to flee Cuba. He left behind his friends, his family, his dog, and the life that was familiar to him — carrying the weight of loss alongside the hope of finding a dignified life, opportunities to fulfill his dreams,…
Read MoreA New Land. A New Language: Teaching English to Refugees & Other Immigrants
A woman from Afghanistan never given access to education. A classroom of adults learning how to simultaneously sew, read, and write. A surgeon from the DRC who became a refugee. Learn about them and the experience of teaching English to refugees and other immigrants.
Read MoreImmigrants Are More Than a Label: How Volunteering Changed One Perspective
What does it really mean to give immigrants and refugees a place at your table? For Sara, a Cultural Companion with World Relief Memphis, the answer unfolded slowly: through shared meals, laughter, language barriers, and the quiet courage of a family starting over in a foreign country. After a year of accompanying an immigrant family, her understanding…
Read MoreCould 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…
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