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Building a Future Through English: Igor’s Story

By chicagoland | April 3, 2025

Igor and his wife arrived in the U.S. two years and five months ago, seeking safety and stability after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Back home, Igor had built a successful career—first as a mechanic, then as an IT specialist, and eventually as a department director at a metallurgical plant. Now, in the U.S., he…

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Cozy Recipes for Winter from 5 Different Cultures

By Carrie Woodward | February 7, 2022

It’s February, and for those of us in Chicago, that means frigid winter temperatures. Winter means brisk walks breathing in the cold winter air and snow days spent bundled up indoors. These cold, dark months feel like the perfect excuse…

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Watch this Family Reunite After 9 Years Apart

By chicagoland | January 27, 2022

Why Family Reunification is Needed Can you imagine fleeing your home? And not just leaving behind your community. Becoming separated from your family too. Sadly, the circumstances that push refugees from their homes often separate families. And this creates countless…

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Three Stories of Welcoming Refugees Across the U.S.

By chicagoland | January 24, 2022

Did you know that World Relief Chicagoland is just one office location among 17 other U.S. offices of World Relief? As we welcome refugees and serve immigrants throughout the Chicago area, we know that across the country, other offices are…

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What Is It Like to Intern with World Relief?

By Carrie Woodward | January 21, 2022

Real Responsibilities, Meaningful Experience Are you looking for an internship where you can gain practical experience? Do you have a passion for justice or a desire to learn about issues faced by refugee and immigrants? From the start, as a…

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