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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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Peace like Breath

Peace like Breath

September 26, 2022

These days, peace feels hard to find. International conflicts, ongoing fall-out from COVID-19 and climate disasters can all disrupt our…

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volunteer tutor

How to Have Impact as a Volunteer Tutor

September 21, 2022

The volunteer tutors at World Relief have a superpower: they know how to bring out the unique gifts of each student to help them grow. Here’s one tutor used a child’s passion to overcome his fears so he could flourish.

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Liberty and Justice for All: A Citizenship Story

Liberty and Justice for All: A Citizenship Story

September 17, 2022

On September 17, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites “Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and…

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Summer Camp: Fun, Fellowship and First Responders

September 17, 2022

World Relief’s summer camp gives its cross-cultural campers a chance to create friendships, build skills and experience an American tradition they’ll never forget. Check out our scrapbook of these special moments that impacted the lives of both campers and volunteers.

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Liberty and Justice for All: A Citizenship Story

Liberty and Justice for All: A Citizenship Story

September 17, 2022

On September 17, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites “Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and…

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Volunteer Feature: Janine

September 14, 2022

“We are all called to live out our faith. Why help the next person? Because that is what God called…

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