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Called to Empower: Gladys’ Story

April 11, 2024 |

As we leave Women’s History Month and enter Volunteer Appreciation Month, we wanted to share a story that embodies the spirit of both. Gladys Hunt, one of World Relief Memphis’ Good Neighbor Team volunteers, has a heart and calling for refugee empowerment and humanitarian work that is both inspiring and deeply personal. Immigrant Journey Originally…

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One of the Lucky Ones

June 6, 2021

On September 28, 2016, Alphonse and his sister were welcomed to the United States by World Relief Memphis staff and volunteers eager to help.…

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18 Grocery stores you didn’t know existed in Memphis

June 4, 2021

As you may have seen, the month of June is “Immigrant Heritage Month,” and, we have chosen to celebrate by…

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From Mentee to Mentor: Alphonse

May 25, 2021

When Alphonse stepped off the plane in Memphis nearly five years ago, he thought he would be alone. He had…

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The Other Side of the Storm

May 25, 2021

At 10-years-old, Alliance already understands the responsibilities that only an adult should. As she gets ready for school, she glances…

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Senior Spotlight: Mary Makuta gives back first

May 14, 2021

When Mary Makuta came to the U.S. in 2016 with her mother and four siblings, she hadn’t been to school…

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The vision behind our Youth Mentoring Program

May 10, 2021

In March, our much-anticipated Youth Mentoring Program launched after much preparation. As we start to see the first fruits of this program,…

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