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‘A Precious Moment’ Renews Hope for World Relief Volunteer

May 2, 2025 | Comments Off on ‘A Precious Moment’ Renews Hope for World Relief Volunteer

Volunteers with World Relief Wisconsin know first-hand that community service creates a hope-filled cycle of giving and growth.

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Moved to Welcome: How Our Church Walked, Biked, and Ran for Refugees

May 1, 2025

This blog is a guest blog written by volunteer Heather Ipema A mom walks her children to school instead of…

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Fleeing the Taliban to become a refugee in Rochester

From Fleeing the Taliban to Finding Refuge in Rochester, NY

May 1, 2025

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Fleeing the Taliban and becoming a refugee shattered the life Samandar built in Kandahar,…

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Meet Our Team: James Rashid

April 30, 2025

A love of adventure, travel and story-telling inspired Refugee Programs Director James Rashid to begin writing and publishing books for children and young adults.

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Ensaf, a former immigrant and volunteer with World Relief Spokane, assists refugees in finding a sense of belonging in Spokane, Washington.

Inspired by her own journey, a former immigrant, now a U.S. citizen, seeks to create a sense of belonging for refugees. 

April 29, 2025

Ensaf was taken aback when she learned about refugee resettlement. Is there a place that helps people settle in and find stability here? A spark ignited within her. “Wow! I need to help people with an organization like World Relief.”

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When the Going Gets Tough, Our Village Gets Going

April 22, 2025

Through the faithful prayers and generosity of World Relief Wisconsin’s village, God has provided more than we could ask or imagine.

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Five ways to learn more about refugees

Staff at World Relief Spokane share why they are thankful for the impact of volunteers

April 22, 2025

This week, we’re sharing stories from our staff – the real, raw, and beautiful stories – of how lives were changed, and hope was rekindled; how our refugee neighbors found a sense of belonging because of the people who welcomed them – especially volunteers. These stories remind us why we do what we do.

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