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From Strangers to Family: How Volunteers Help Ukrainian Newcomers Find Belonging the U.S.

May 15, 2026 | Comments Off on From Strangers to Family: How Volunteers Help Ukrainian Newcomers Find Belonging the U.S.
Volunteers and Ukrainian Parolees become friends

When volunteers Jackie and Royce said “yes” to helping their Ukrainian neighbors, they sparked a beautiful friendship. Read their story.

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From Surviving to Achieving

June 8, 2026

Mohammad once dreamt of studying aviation. Instead a civil war changed his life. Now he dreams for his kids…

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Meet the Congolese Pastors Planting Churches as Refugees

June 8, 2026

Meet two Congolese refugee pastors who carried their faith across continents, planting churches, serving communities and rebuilding hope.

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Believe in More: From Strangers to Neighbors-World Relief Triad Celebrates Refugee Awareness Month 

June 5, 2026

World Relief Wisconsin celebrates Believe in More: Refugee Awareness Month and World Refugee Day in June

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Play as a Form of Resiliency: UW BE Design Studio Reflections

June 4, 2026

In the summer of 2024, an intern noticed that there wasn’t a space for children to play in our Community Garden. Learn how a partnership with UW students led to a space for children to build community.

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A New Land. A New Language: Teaching English to Refugees & Other Immigrants

June 4, 2026

A woman from Afghanistan never given access to education. A classroom of adults learning how to simultaneously sew, read, and write. A surgeon from the DRC who became a refugee. Learn about them and the experience of teaching English to refugees and other immigrants.

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Career Advancement Program Success Story: How Ana Found Stability, Dignity, and a New Beginning

June 4, 2026

What would it take for you to leave everything familiar behind — your home, your language, your community, and even two…

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