Making a Difference in a New Land: How One International Student Supports Refugees
Christabel’s arrival in Washington was filled with surprises. First, in Spokane, she experienced snow for the first time, accompanied by freezing temperatures. Brrrr. Then, when she made it to Cheney, she was met with silence. Accustomed to the busy streets of her home in Accra, the capital of Ghana, this small town felt unusually quiet.…
Read MoreCalled to Empower: Gladys’ Story
As we leave Women’s History Month and enter Volunteer Appreciation Month, we wanted to share a story that embodies the spirit of both. Gladys Hunt, one of World Relief Memphis’ Good Neighbor Team volunteers, has a heart and calling for refugee empowerment and humanitarian work that is both inspiring and deeply personal. Immigrant Journey Originally…
Read MoreDemocratic Republic of Congo refugee joins Spokane Police Department
Balinda Kizombo is a proud volunteer of the Spokane Police Department Reserve Unit. He graduated from the academy last fall.
Read MoreA Prayer for Refugees: Give rest to the weary
You say blessed are the poor, the mournful, the meek, the hungry, the merciful, the pure, the peacemakers, the persecuted – are not our immigrant brothers and sisters then blessed?
Read MoreGrief and Hope: A Rwandan Story
Jacqueline Mukashema shares her story and a message of hope, 30 years after the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Read MoreGrief and Hope: A Rwandan Story
Jacqueline Mukashema shares her story and a message of hope, 30 years after the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Read MoreFrom Haiti to San Diego
Christiana’s Full Circles Missions Moment and Judeline’s Family Resilience by Christiana Lawrence, Family Services Program Manager World Relief SoCal // In 2010, following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Christiana Lawrence, now the Family Services Program Manager at World Relief Southern California, embarked on a mission trip as a high school student with her church to serve…
Read MoreBe Still, God has a Calling for Us
Webster Methodist Good Neighbor Team – Jane and Jay’s Experience When we ask the Lord for a way to serve, opportunities will come. Jane Hamway, her husband, and their young children were curious about volunteer opportunities they could experience together as a family. During a mission moment at their church, Eric Lintala (Community Engagement Manager)…
Read MoreGiving love to others – Volunteer Spotlight
Raven discusses her journey volunteering at WRQC and the joy of being called to love.
Read MoreRecipes from Iraq: Dolma
Shahad shares her dolma recipes, a dish in which many of the families we serve love to cook for gatherings.
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