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How to Sustain Your Compassion When Headlines Fade

How to Sustain Your Compassion When Headlines Fade And Problems Persist

Can I create change that lasts even when I’m exhausted? How can I sustain my compassion when headlines fade but problems persist? We live in an interconnected world. Sometimes, that thought can feel warm and fuzzy, conjuring up images of unity and togetherness. But today, it can also feel overwhelming.  The world’s challenges are complex…

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Building Community One Race at a Time

As many of our families’ children return to school, we wanted to highlight the community members who strove to make their first summer in the U.S. memorable. Running is Joe Moreno’s passion, and it’s inspired him to give back. Returning the Favor Joe Moreno has been heavily involved in the Quad City community for 50…

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Following in World Relief’s Footsteps

As many of our families’ children return to school, we wanted to highlight the community members who strove to make their first summer in the U.S. memorable. Former refugee Kokazi Elangi is doing for others what World Relief did for him. A Simple Mission Kokazi Elangi came to the United States from the Democratic Republic…

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Just Be a Friend

As many of our families’ children return to school, we wanted to highlight the community members who strove to make their first summer in the U.S. memorable. Alma Gaul became a friendship partner after hearing about the Afghanistan crisis. A Call to Action It’s important to highlight the successes of volunteers because they do so…

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Part of the Journey: Interning at WRQC

Many local college graduates get their start by interning at World Relief Quad Cities. Sloane is excited to follow in the footsteps of Augie alumni and make a difference in her community. Why I Chose World Relief Quad Cities When looking for internship opportunities, I wanted to find something that would be challenging and rewarding.…

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A Look Into Casework: Marci Arreguin

Many local college graduates get their start by interning at World Relief Quad Cities. After her internship, Marci stayed on the team to become a caseworker. Intern to Caseworker Marci Arreguin is a caseworker at World Relief in the Quad Cities. Just recently, she graduated from Augustana College and majored in Public Health and minored…

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Building a Community of Safety and Belonging

A reflection from World Relief Chicagoland Executive Director Susan Sperry. June is World Refugee Awareness Month. And on June 20th, we celebrate World Refugee Day. This year, the theme of World Refugee Day is focused on the human right to seek safety. Whoever they are, people forced to flee should be treated with dignity. Anyone can…

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5 Ways You Can Lead in Your Community

Creating communities of love and welcome requires all of us. We believe that we each have a part to play and as Susan Sperry reflects in last week’s blog, we all can lead from where we are. For many of us, leading from where we are can feel intimidating and sometimes, we get stuck. If…

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