Press Release
World Relief Congratulates its Seattle Office on Receiving $25,000 Award from Starbucks Foundation for Groundbreaking Work with Refugees
On November 30th, World Relief’s Seattle office in Kent, Washington was one of 25 finalists awarded $25,000 from the Starbucks Foundation’s Upstander Challenge.
Read MoreNew Executive Order Creates Virtual Wall for Vulnerable Refugees
The new executive order regarding the future of the US Refugee Admissions Program creates a virtual wall that will keep many of the most vulnerable refugees in our world from finding safety in America.
Read MoreWorld Relief Expresses Disappointment at the Reduction in US Refugee Admissions for FY18, Pledges to Continue Working with Churches to Serve Refugees
World Relief is very disappointed by reports that the President will set the maximum number of refugees who could be resettled to the United States in FY2018 at a historically low 45,000.
Read MoreWorld Relief Urges Congress to Pass Legislative Solution for Dreamers In Light of Termination of DACA
Global humanitarian and development organization World Relief urges Congress to pass legislative solution for Dreamers in light of termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Read MoreWorld Relief Calls for ‘21 Days of Peace’ in Lead Up to United Nations’ International Day of Peace on September 21
Global humanitarian and development organization World Relief is calling the church to personal reflection in the lead up to the United Nations’ International Day of Peace on September 21. On September 1, World Relief released the first of three weekly guides titled, 21 Days of Peace, a resource for personal reflection centered on the idea of peace and the power it has to change hearts, communities and ultimately, the world.
Read MoreEvangelical Pastors Urge President, Congress to Protect ‘Dreamers’
Evangelical leaders, many of whom have individuals with DACA within their congregations, and global humanitarian and development organization World Relief, urge President Trump and Congress to protect ‘Dreamers.’
Read MoreWorld Relief Urges Swift Congressional Action to Protect Individuals with DACA Status
Global humanitarian and development organization World Relief urges Congress to protect individuals who are a part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Read MoreStanding Against Hate and Bigotry, World Relief President Pens Letter of Repentance and Calls Churches to Act with Moral Clarity and Courage
Global humanitarian and development organization World Relief stands against hate and bigotry in response to the acts of hatred and terrorism Charlottesville, VA and our greater nation experienced this past weekend.
Read MoreWorld Relief Calls on Congress to Support Broad Immigration Reform, Believes RAISE Act Diminishes Core Strength of U.S. Immigration
Global humanitarian relief and development organization, World Relief, calls on Congress to support broad immigration reform.
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to New Report on Refugee Crisis Released by Human Rights First
Global humanitarian and development organization World Relief responds to Human Rights First’s new report on the refugee crisis with statements from SVP of U.S. Ministries Emily Gray, President Scott Arbeiter and CEO Tim Breene.
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