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Why We Welcome: The Joy We See

By chicagoland | December 12, 2024

This guest blog is written by Emily Waterman, the Cultural Orientation Coordinator in our Chicago Office The early days quickly passing after a refugee arrives here in Chicago sometimes all blur together. It’s a whirlwind of collaboration for our initial resettlement team as we work to establish new arrivals and provide for their immediate needs.…

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By Carrie Woodward | November 17, 2021

Learn how donating your vehicle to World Relief Chicagoland removes the barrier of transportation and provides a life-changing gift.

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Downloadable Gift Card: Give in Honor of Someone You Love this Holiday Season

By Carrie Woodward | November 15, 2021

Download a gift card to give your loved one when you donate to World Relief Chicagoland in their honor.

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How the Affordable Housing Crisis Is Impacting Refugee Families

By Carrie Woodward | November 11, 2021

We all want to build communities where refugees and immigrants are welcome. But how can we do that if they don’t even have a place to call home? The lack of affordable housing has created a challenge – but it’s…

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María’s Story: Letter from a New U.S. Citizen

By Carrie Woodward | November 8, 2021

Read how the life-changing help María received at World Relief helped her navigate the immigration legal process and become a US citizen.

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