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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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It’s no exaggeration: World Relief Wisconsin experiences ‘outpouring of support’ during uncertain time 

February 21, 2025

Donors, volunteers, churches and community organizations have responded swiftly and generously in the weeks since abrupt policy changes and executive orders altered the course of refugee resettlement across the state and nation. 

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“Sometimes that’s just friendship!” This Good Neighbor Team finds ways to connect, even when words fail. 

February 19, 2025

Luckily, she wasn’t alone. With support and assistance from her Good Neighbor Team, Robina successfully found an apartment, enrolled her children in school, and attended medical appointments. In the process, a genuine friendship blossomed between Robina and the kids, and their support team. 

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Upstate South Carolina Info Session Recap

February 14, 2025

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… A lot has changed for refugee and immigrant communities in the last few weeks.…

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Mahasen’s Story: A Refugee Perspective

February 11, 2025

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The government left a critical funding gap on January 25th when it ended its…

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Bible verses to give you encouragement in these difficult times for our refugee neighbors. 

February 11, 2025

To inspire you, we have compiled a list of Bible verses to root you in His truth during these difficult times for our refugee neighbors.

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6 Tips for Dealing With Compassion Fatigue

February 7, 2025

Compassion fatigue can affect anyone who cares deeply for others. Here are 6 tips for dealing with it.

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