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Election Outcome: What it could mean for the refugees and other immigrants we serve in Chicagoland
Our leaders answered pressing questions in a recent town hall, and we summarized some highlights for you.
Read MoreJulie and Amani’s Host Home Story
Volunteer Julie is welcoming refugees through World Relief’s Host Home program and helping families like Amani’s get back on their feet.
Read MoreThe Top 5 Immigration Myths Debunked
Immigration has always been a hot topic in our country’s political landscape — even more so during an election year.
Read MoreSurvive, Adapt, Rebuild
Mustafa and Dalia’s journey from their home in Syria to a new home in the U.S. lasted a decade. When they arrived, the process of adaptation continued for their family.
Read MoreEducation Matters: Lessons Learned from a Volunteer Tutor
Meet Clare Spaulding! Originally from a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, she’s lived in Chicagoland for nearly eight years. Clare works at Communities In Schools of Chicago, an education non-profit that partners with 238 Chicago Public Schools to provide no-cost programming. She resides in Lincoln Park with her husband of 2.5 years, both active members of…
Read MoreHow Car Donations Make a Difference
Saba plans to study medicine. But when she arrived in the US two years ago, she faced a huge challenge. Due to the conflict in her home country, she was missing the documents to prove her education and get started pursuing her dreams here. With the support of our Workforce Development team, today Saba is…
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 MoreTwo Things to Know about Asylum Law
Given the several thousand extra asylum seekers who have arrived in our communities this year, many volunteers, church partners, and community members are looking for ways to support these families and individuals. Two of our immigration attorneys, Sarah Flagel and Ryan McDuff, share a couple things about asylum law we hope you’ll find helpful. Context:…
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 MoreHow Refugee Children Reshape Resettlement for Their Families
It’s easy to overlook the unique role refugee children have in the resettlement process. Yet the part they play not only impacts how quickly their family can adapt to life in the U.S. It also can determine how successfully they fully integrate.
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