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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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A Letter to Our Clients

By mlummus | January 15, 2021

We at World Relief are sad about the events of Jan 6th at the U.S. Capitol.   We know that many of you may be scared as you saw the violence at the Capitol. This may look like the situation you…

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Loving Patient Care

By mlummus | December 16, 2020

December 16, 2020 Article by Robert Carroll In this month’s feature, read how an immigrant from Sierra Leone is now using her skill as a nurse, and her compassion for people in need, to help a refugee woman with her years-long…

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On the Front Lines

By dchen | November 23, 2020

May 27, 2020 Article by Robert Carroll In this month’s feature, read how twin sisters from Iran went from religious refugees who couldn’t speak English to important front line workers in the fight against COVID-19. Click here for COVID-19 resources in over 20…

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Sharing the Love: Brenda’s Story

By dchen | November 23, 2020

July 30, 2020 Article by Emily Miller, World Relief Staff Member Our feature this month is a story of perpetual giving. Read how a young woman has overcome obstacles during the pandemic and is now mobilizing support for others in…

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