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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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Summer Intern Experience

August 26, 2022

Cole Pittman, a born and raised Memphian, spent his summer interning with us at World Relief Memphis. Here his eyes…

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From Welcomed to Welcomer, Volunteer Appreciation Week

From Welcomed to Welcomer

August 12, 2022

At the end of April, World Relief will celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the impact and…

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World Relief Urges Congress to Protect Dreamers After Appeals Court Decision Leaves Future of DACA Program In Doubt

World Relief Praises Bipartisan Introduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act in Congress, Urges Swift Congressional Passage and Support by the President

August 11, 2022

August 9, 2022 CONTACT:Audrey Gardenaudrey.garden@pinkston.co571-405-1606 BALTIMORE — Today, World Relief praises the bipartisan introduction of an Afghan Adjustment Act in…

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One Year Later: The Church Still Moves In Haiti

One Year Later: The Church Still Moves In Haiti

August 10, 2022

“One year later, the need in Haiti is great, but…churches continue to be agents of change in their communities, and…

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How to Sustain Your Compassion When Headlines Fade And Problems Persist

How to Sustain Your Compassion When Headlines Fade And Problems Persist

August 3, 2022

How can I be a part of creating change that lasts when I’m too exhausted to even turn on the…

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Road-Runner Rodney

July 22, 2022

What is one of the biggest challenges refugees face when they come to Memphis? Transportation! Access to reliable transportation is…

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