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What’s next for Spokane’s refugee agencies amid rising uncertainty?
Uncertainty arises for Spokane refugees following the termination of the refugee resettlement program across the U.S.
Read MoreSpokane refugees at risk as World Relief navigates changing U.S. policies
As of Thursday, March 6, Trump admitted to considering ending the temporary status of all 240,000 Ukrainians, which may potentially open them up to deportation.
Read MoreSpokane refugee aid groups lose federal contracts; status unclear for more than 400 fleeing danger and previously set to come to Inland NW
World Relief Spokane confirmed on Friday that the administration of President Donald Trump canceled its contract to resettle refugees in the Inland Northwest despite a court ruling pausing Trump’s executive order halting the refugee process.
Read MoreFleeing the Taliban: former Afghan journalist shares his journey two years after fleeing his home country
In 2016, moments after speaking on a TV interview about the dangers of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Zia Danesh’s car was bombed on his way home.
Read MoreUncertainty looms for Spokane nonprofit amid Trump Administration’s refugee policies
SPOKANE, Wash. — A local organization that works to support immigrants and refugees in Spokane is wondering about its future in the face of Trump’s recent executive orders.
Read MoreWorld Relief Spokane loses federal funding, must halt resettlement efforts following federal policy changes
The organization says it will no longer receive federal funding and at least 400 people who were scheduled to resettle in Spokane can no longer enter the U.S.
Read MoreHundreds of refugees set to resettle in Spokane could be stopped by day-one executive orders from Trump administration
President Donald Trump’s day-one executive orders stopping the flow of refugees into the United States could prevent hundreds from coming to Spokane this year and threaten the funding of the resettlement agencies that help them.
Read MoreWhy President-elect Trump should defend persecuted Christians
President-elect Trump, who won with the majority of Christian votes this election, has repeatedly pledged to defend Christians from persecution.
Read MoreWorld Relief Spokane hosts event to dispel immigration myths and encourage refugee support
World Relief Spokane (WRS) held an information session Thursday at Sun City Church, outlining its efforts to support refugees and how local individuals and groups can contribute to the cause.
Read MoreVenezuelan immigrant educates newcomers to help them adjust
Since June 2022, Morella Pérez Suels has been education services manager at World Relief Spokane, a resettlement agency that serves immigrants and refugees from many communities, countries and cultures.
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