Passport901: Nankhatai
If you’ve been following along on our social media, you know that this month we’re launching #Passport901 in partnership with Choose901 to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. Throughout the month, we’ll be traveling around the globe through various recipes provided by staff, clients and community partners. The first stop on our list this month is the…
Read MoreMy Life Motto: Becoming a Wounded Healer
In March we introduced you to Jenny Park, who became a World Relief volunteer a couple months into COVID-19. Drawing on her own experience as an immigrant and her skills in language tutoring, Jenny provided education support to a young woman from East Africa named Medina. In this post, Jenny shares about how a time…
Read MoreCongrats Class of 2021!
We at World Releif Chicagoland are so incredibly proud of the senior class of 2021. You faced challenge upon challenge and have done an amazing job! Ahmad Marie Name of High School – West Aurora High School Home Country – Syria How many years have you lived in the United States? – 4 years 10…
Read MoreOne of the Lucky Ones
On September 28, 2016, Alphonse and his sister were welcomed to the United States by World Relief Memphis staff and volunteers eager to help. Just a few months later, the number of refugees to be admitted to the United States was drastically cut. In the span of a few months, people’s hopes and dreams of rebuilding a life in the U.S., safe…
Read MoreAbdul and Yao: A Welcomer is Welcomed
World Relief’s work would not be possible without the volunteers who give their time to connect with refugees and immigrants. From airport pickups to youth mentorship, volunteers play a pivotal role in helping families adjust to life in the United States. However, some volunteers might worry, “What if we’re too different? Will it be awkward…
Read More18 Grocery stores you didn’t know existed in Memphis
As you may have seen, the month of June is “Immigrant Heritage Month,” and, we have chosen to celebrate by taking you around the world and trying delicious international dishes with our Passport901 event in partnership with Choose901. As some of the ingredients needed for these dishes may not be found in your regular grocery store,…
Read MoreLife Across Borders: What Does the Bible Say About Immigration?
Immigration, mass displacement and refugee resettlement are complex issues. At the heart of these issues, though, are women, men and children who are made in the image of God and long to live flourishing lives. In this monthly series from World Relief, gain a global and a biblical perspective on the subject of immigration, diving…
Read MoreWorld Relief Baltimore Unveils New Name and Status Change, Continues Commitment to Serving Immigrants in Maryland and Baltimore as a Field Office
June 3, 2021 CONTACT:Lauren Carllauren.carl@pinkston.co(703) 388-6734 BALTIMORE – Today, World Relief’s Baltimore Immigration Legal Clinic revealed its new name: World Relief Baltimore Immigrant Services Office. The Legal Clinic has had a presence in Maryland since 2004 as the service arm of the home office, offering immigration legal services, but by a change in office status…
Read MoreGet to Know Our Staff: DR Congo
Liliane Maombi is a passionate leader with 17 years of experience working in the sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) health field in the Goma region of DR Congo. She holds degrees in nursing and reproductive health with a specialization in midwifery, and she cares deeply about coming alongside women as they heal. Today, Liliane serves…
Read MoreWorld Relief Southern California Announces New Office Director, Heather Kwak
June 2, 2021 CONTACT:Lauren Carllauren.carl@pinkston.co(703) 388-6734 GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — Today, Heather Kwak was announced as the new office director of World Relief Southern California. Heather established her career with World Relief Southern California in 2012 as a volunteer resettling refugees. Four years later, she became the program manager for World Relief Southern California’s Department…
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