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This is a guest blog written by Anne Quetua, Leader of the Youth Advocacy Board at Wheaton North High School We are the Youth Board for World Relief, a dedicated group of high school students committed to engaging our peers in supporting local refugees. My personal journey with World Relief Chicagoland was inspired by my…
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The Road to Resilience: Part 2
How Immigrants Adapt with Support from our Counseling Center: Identity and Status Change Written by Sonnie Mwangi, Mental Health Counselor & Christine Cummings, Director of Counseling Center As we continue the series on how immigrants adapt to life in the…
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The Road to Resilience: Part 1
How Immigrants Adapt with Support from our Counseling Center: Environmental Change Written by Sonnie Mwangi, Mental Health Counselor & Christine Cummings, Director of Counseling Center Change is a challenge to everyone. Think about the most natural thing as a birthday.…
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Everything is New: One Refugee Family’s Adjustment after Eight Months in Chicago
Originally from Syria, Yaser, Mervat, and their three kids came to Chicago eight months ago after fleeing their country and spending years as refugees in Jordan. With your support, our team walked with the family through their initial adjustment in…
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How Refugees Pursue Their Dreams through Workforce Development: Prapa’s Story
Last year our workforce development team helped over 600 refugees and other immigrants find jobs. Each job placement represents a story full of loss, dreams, and hope. Employment Counselor Kailoni Wegehaupt introduces us to one inspiring family whose grit and…
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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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