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One day in 2007, shortly after arriving in Aurora as refugees from Burma, Pastor Manar Chai found his wife standing in the doorway, crying. Though grateful to be in the U.S., the early months were marked by isolation, bitter cold, and long walks to the grocery store without a car or community. “Sometimes it was so hard,” he recalls, “we thought, ‘Just send me back to Burma.’”
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The Joy We Seek
From late-night shifts to early-morning classes, my students show what hope in action looks like. Their stories of courage and perseverance remind me that restoration is possible — even in the most unexpected places.
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The Hope We Have
As families seek refuge from danger and uncertainty, we have the opportunity to embody Christ’s call to welcome the stranger. Your support sustains this work of hope, healing, and hospitality. Together, we can be the light that guides families forward.
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On Earth as It Is in Heaven: A Prayer for Every Tribe and Nation
Each week as I pray “Thy kingdom come,” I’m reminded that God’s vision for His kingdom is vast, growing, and beautifully diverse. My hope is that we would long for—and live toward—a world that reflects heaven’s welcome for every tribe, nation, and tongue.
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Holding Onto Hope: Farzaneh’s Journey to Safety and Belonging
After the Taliban stripped away her rights and safety, Farzaneh was forced to flee everything she knew. Today, she’s rebuilding her life in Chicagoland with the support of a welcoming community.
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World Relief Chicagoland's expert staff are always excited to share about how we can create welcoming communities, together. Read and watch recent news coverage to see some of the ways that World Relief Chicagoland's offices in Aurora, Chicago, and DuPage County are working in the community to serve refugees and immigrants throughout the region.
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