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November 4, 2024 | Comments Off on From Personal Roots to Professional Impact

Sam reflects on her journey as she marks her first anniversary as a Volunteer Coordinator at World Relief Quad Cities.

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From intern to insider: Nabila’s journey to employment

October 1, 2024

Nabila discusses her experience from interning at WRQC to becoming a full-time Employment Team Assistance and taking on more roles in the organization.

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The art of taking chances

August 6, 2024

Tabyanele Mwenebenga recalls his resettlement journey to the Quad Cities and overcoming the challenges of his education journey.

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A high school student standing on the sidewalk

When opportunities knock on the door  

August 6, 2024

Presence Erodiance reflects on her life in Tanzania as a child and how her experience in the refugee camp shape her career decisio

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A woman standing in front of a mural wall.

Embracing the uncertainty

June 4, 2024

Paw reflects on her life from childhood, to fleeing her homeland and becoming a refugee, to now serving those who share similar path with her.

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An intern holding his birthday gift.

Leave a mark: Spring 2024 interns’ reflection

June 4, 2024

Our Spring interns reflect on their internship experience and moving forward after their time with World Relief Quad Cities.

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A volunteer family portrait.

Giving love to others – Volunteer Spotlight

April 2, 2024

Raven discusses her journey volunteering at WRQC and the joy of being called to love.

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Press Releases

World Relief Responds to DACA Ruling, Calls on Congress to Grant a Permanent Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers

September 14, 2023

BALTIMORE, September 13, 2023 – Today, Judge Andrew Hanen upheld his previous ruling that DACA was established unlawfully under the…

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World Relief Applauds USAID Commitment to Increasing Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations

September 14, 2023

Baltimore, MD (September 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced their first ever religious engagement…

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World Relief to Expand Refugee Resettlement Program to Eight New Locations

September 1, 2023

(Baltimore, MD) September 1, 2023 –Today, World Relief announces a significant expansion ofits US programs that partner with local churches…

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World Relief Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of the Dignity Act

May 23, 2023

Today, a bipartisan group of congressional leaders led by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the Dignity Act – a broad immigration reform bill that would include an earned path to legal status for qualifying undocumented immigrants with the option to pursue naturalization, an expedited path to citizenship for Dreamers, and reforms to border security and asylum processing.

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World Relief Quad Cities Awarded $150,000 Grant to Break Down Barriers to Economic Advancement for Immigrants & Refugees in Rural Communities

March 22, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pinkston Team wr@pinkston.co QUAD CITIES (March 22, 2023) — World Relief Quad Cities is the recipient…

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World Relief Quad Cities Announces Partnership With Quad City Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate Music Across Cultures

November 18, 2022

11/18/2022 CONTACT: Baylee Lakey baylee.lakey@pinkston.co 580-374-1734 QUAD CITIES (November 18, 2022) – World Relief Quad Cities (WRQC) announced today its…

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