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Maryolga’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land

February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Maryolga’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land

In late December, Maryolga arrived in Chicagoland through the refugee program, seeking safety and a fresh start. She traveled with her 15-year-old daughter and elderly mother, reuniting with her 19-year-old son, who was already in the U.S.  Their journey reflects a broader exodus; since 2014, over 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland due to…

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Volunteer Highlight: Simeon’s Journey into Youth Mentoring with World Relief Memphis

January 26, 2024

In celebration of National Mentoring Month, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Simeon Glover, a dedicated youth mentor…

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Aimee Pacifique Byiringiro smiles in a selfie.

Paci’s Story: Expanding the effects of compassion

January 20, 2024

She began to help refugees in her community to find homes, go to the store, make calls, apply for jobs and interpret during interviews. Every moment brought her joy.

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God’s Provision from Mariupol to Chicago

January 18, 2024

Ludmila escaped Mariupol in Eastern Ukraine. She came to the U.S. in April 2023 and has received support from our…

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Top 10 Photos of 2023

January 17, 2024

As this new year starts off, here are a few moments I want to highlight from the last — the top 10 pictures from 2023.

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The Global Church Speaks: Isoken Aiwerioba

January 13, 2024

An honest conversation with a global church leader. Isoken reflects on how even a broken and messy church still has a vital role to play in God’s kingdom.

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A Prayer Practice for the New Year

January 12, 2024

Start the new year with a prayer of Examen, a prayer practice to deepen your communion with God, your compassion for yourself and others and even change the world.

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