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Moved to Welcome: How Our Church Walked, Biked, and Ran for Refugees

By chicagoland | May 1, 2025

This blog is a guest blog written by volunteer Heather Ipema A mom walks her children to school instead of driving. Two men embark on a 20-mile bike ride. A husband and wife go for a run together after work. What do all of these seemingly disconnected movements have in common? They were intentional and…

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Afghan Resettlement Q&A with Executive Director Susan Sperry

By chicagoland | September 1, 2021

As you likely saw in the news, US troops have withdrawn from Afghanistan, leaving many questions as to what happens next. We want to share with you how World Relief Chicagoland is responding and how you can help. To help…

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World Relief Grieves the Loss of Life at Kabul Airport and Urges Biden Administration to Ensure Continued Safe Evacuation of Vulnerable Afghans, U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders

By dnorth | August 26, 2021

August 26, 2021 CONTACT:Lauren Carllauren.carl@pinkston.co703-388-6734 BALTIMORE — Today, August 26, a series of terrorist attacks near Kabul’s airport took the lives of over 60 Afghans and 12 U.S. troops. These attacks were carried out at the site of an ongoing…

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Double Your Impact for Those Fleeing Afghanistan

By chicagoland | August 20, 2021

Because of your generosity, we were able to meet our matching gift in 48 hours! Thank you! You are helping to transform the lives of our Afghan neighbors. Your donations are helping bringing hope, healing and restoration right here in…

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I helped U.S. troops in Afghanistan. I’m safe now, but I worry for friends I left behind.

By kspencer | August 17, 2021

Program participant Seeta Habib and her family were resettled through World Relief Memphis in October 2020 through the special immigrant visa program. She and her husband had served as interpreters and journalists for U.S. forces in their home country, and…

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