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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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Hope in the Tension of Waiting
Dear Church Leaders, The peace of Christ to you! Advent is in full swing—and Christmas is around the corner. What…
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Resiliency & Hope in the Midst of Persecution
Fleeing Persecution in Cambodia When Sithy and his wife, Saobot, arrived in the United States in March of 2022, he…
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Refugee Employees Celebrate 10 Years at XPAC
“Where am I going to find work?” is a question that weighs heavy in the minds of refugee arrivals. Over…
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Christmas in a Myanmar Village
Christmas traditions vary across the globe. In Tanzania, families attend church, then come together over a meal of fufu, rice,…
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Healing For the Nations
Hope, peace, love, & joy. The Advent season is a time for us to hold these things in the tension…
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Breaking Down Barriers: How Autism Has Helped Me Serve My Refugee Neighbors
I’ve lived in the same place my whole life. I have never had to leave everything I know out of…
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