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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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Program Spotlight: Health Services
At World Relief Fox Valley, we take pride in helping our new neighbors not only relocate, but to make sure…
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Top 3 Donation Needs
We couldn’t be more appreciative for all the donors who have helped our new neighbors feel comfortable when moving into…
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Creative Solutions for Refugees in South America
Since 2017, Venezuelans have been fleeing the country, escaping a combination of hyperinflation, lack of food and water, and government…
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Let’s Learn About: Asylees
We are reflecting this month on Independence Day and the freedom that has attracted people to the United States. At…
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Grounded in God’s Vision: Q&A with Aerlande Wontamo
In January 2023, we welcomed Aerlande Wontamo as World Relief’s new Senior Vice President of U.S. Programs. She recently sat…
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Compassion: Moving into Suffering
Destruction. And hopelessness. Those were the two realities Deb Russell faced everywhere she looked when she deployed to Turkey with…
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