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At their modest townhouse in the Chicago suburbs, Too Too and her husband Poe Wah look through pictures from over 25 years ago. These are not the kind of images that fill what many think of as a typical family album. One picture stands out. It shows two men sweeping an outdoor concrete patio. A…
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Getting Ready for a Career
As we focus on how learning English provides new strength for refugees and other immigrants this month, Heather Davis, Job & Career Readiness Manager on staff in Chicagoland, sat with us to answer some questions about Workforce Readiness English Classes.…
Read MoreSupporting Migrants in Chicago Shelters
Many anticipate another influx of arrivals in the lead-up to the Democratic National Convention. This post gives you a quick look at how our team is supporting migrants.
Read MoreOmar Comes Home
In late 2023, Mahmoud and his family resettled in the U.S. Once here, they endured a challenging period of separation. The World Relief community walked with them.
Read MoreWhy Citizenship?
As we focus on individuals who are seeking pathways to citizenship this month, Carmen Osorio, a DOJ Accredited Representative on staff in Chicagoland, sat with us to answer some questions about citizenship. To find out more about the process of…
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