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Mahasen’s Story: A Refugee Perspective

By chicagoland | February 11, 2025

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The government left a critical funding gap on January 25th when it ended its commitment to provide essential needs and services for Mahasen and her kids during their first 90 days in the US. She is a Syrian single mother of five. She arrived as a refugee days before…

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How Refugee Children Reshape Resettlement for Their Families

By chicagoland | September 13, 2022

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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Answering Your Questions About Asylum Seekers

By Nathan White | September 10, 2022

Last week, buses sent from Texas began arriving in Chicago carrying asylum seekers from the U.S. southern border. Since then, local government officials and organizations have been working quickly to ensure that the new arrivals have access to food, housing,…

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A Common Roadblock to Citizenship: Carlos’ Story

By chicagoland | September 9, 2022

The day Carlos went into the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to renew his driver’s license nearly cost him everything he struggled for on his path to U.S. citizenship.

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World Relief Chicagoland Welcomes Texas Bus Arrivals, Prepares for Community-Wide Response

By Nathan White | September 1, 2022

CHICAGO, September 1, 2022 On Wednesday night, the first buses commissioned by the State of Texas carrying asylum seekers and other migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border arrived in Chicago. At World Relief Chicagoland, we serve asylum seekers, refugees and other…

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