November Community Impact Newsletter
This month, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we celebrate Muriel Chiavini, a dedicated volunteer with the Afghan Women’s Program since the fall of 2019. Muriel’s journey of service is deeply rooted in her experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Philippine Refugee Center, where she prepared refugees for cultural immersion and integration in the United States. She reflects, “God used my experience to help the Afghan women refugees of World Relief.”
Read MoreWhy We Welcome: The Gift of Giving
This guest blog is written by Shelley Hiller, a long term partner of World Relief This summer, my church started a Good Neighbor Team. We were matched with a family from Syria who had been living in Iraq for several years while undergoing the vetting process for refugees. On the surface, there are many differences…
Read More7 Refugees Share What They Are Thankful For
Every Thanksgiving presents us with the opportunity to pause and reflect on the blessings we enjoy and the opportunity to invite our refugee neighbors to do the same!
Read MoreLiving out Mission: Church of the Incarnation’s Journey with World Relief Memphis
What is Your Priority? Planting a church is a daunting task. When you start with a small group of people and have limited resources, decisions must be made about where to focus efforts and also on what might potentially receive less attention in the beginning. When Drew Haltom planted Church of the Incarnation, he knew…
Read MoreDR Congo Faces the Largest Displacement Crisis in Africa: What’s happening and how you can help
Millions are impacted by the displacement crisis in DR Congo. Learn what’s happening and how you can help.
Read More5 Joyful Ways To Support Wisconsin’s Newest Neighbors This Christmas
If you’ve got a heart for giving this Christmas season, we’ve got options. Pick your favorite way to give hope to dozens of displaced people seeking safety and security in Wisconsin.
Read MoreLooking for ways to celebrate Christmas with your refugee neighbors? We got you covered.
At World Relief, our volunteers hospitably form friendships with our refugee neighbors while connecting them with their new home… and this season always has ample ways to grow friendships!
Read MoreElection Outcome: What it could mean for the refugees and other immigrants we serve in Chicagoland
Our leaders answered pressing questions in a recent town hall, and we summarized some highlights for you.
Read MoreWhy We Welcome – The Top 5 Immigration Myths Debunked
Immigration has always been a hot topic in our country’s political landscape — even more so during an election year.
Read MoreA Passion for Crocheting Made Spokane Home for This Ukrainian Family
Sabina channeled her energy into crocheting with her grandmother the rest of their time in Ukraine. Sadly, bringing the yarn was not an option when they finally got on a plane for the journey to Spokane.
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