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Road-Runner Rodney

What is one of the biggest challenges refugees face when they come to Memphis? Transportation! Access to reliable transportation is crucial for refugees as they are attending English classes, important appointments, and other vital services during their integration journey. The World Relief Road-Runners program exists to serve families and individuals through providing transportation and building…

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To Address Climate Change, We Must Be Proactive & Reactive

To Address Climate Change, We Must Be Proactive & Reactive

“Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many…If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.” 1 Corinthians 12:14 & 26 Too often we don’t recognize something as a problem until it affects us personally. Take climate change, for…

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How You Can Take Action for Refugees and Immigrants in Chicago

Though news channels and social media might fixate on issues on the national stage, one of the most important ways you can support your immigrant and refugee neighbors is by advocating for them on the local level. Advocating for action in your own community is one of the best ways to make a difference for…

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Liberty and Justice for All

“I can finally say I am a citizen of a country” Over a week has gone by and many of us have left the celebrations of July 4th behind, just the annual memories of fireworks, grilling out, and a patriotic wave of the American flag to honor of our country’s independence. But for some, like…

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Another Kind of Independence

The string of firecrackers detonated in a profusion of noise, flashes and flying bits of paper—a common enough scene, repeated countless times around the country this past Fourth of July as Americans celebrated their nation’s independence.  What was less common about this particular pyrotechnic display was that the fuse wasn’t lit by an American at…

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Part of the Journey: Interning at WRQC

Many local college graduates get their start by interning at World Relief Quad Cities. Sloane is excited to follow in the footsteps of Augie alumni and make a difference in her community. Why I Chose World Relief Quad Cities When looking for internship opportunities, I wanted to find something that would be challenging and rewarding.…

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A Look Into Casework: Marci Arreguin

Many local college graduates get their start by interning at World Relief Quad Cities. After her internship, Marci stayed on the team to become a caseworker. Intern to Caseworker Marci Arreguin is a caseworker at World Relief in the Quad Cities. Just recently, she graduated from Augustana College and majored in Public Health and minored…

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