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Refugees Undergo the Most Rigorous Vetting Procedures to Enter the United States 

January 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Refugees Undergo the Most Rigorous Vetting Procedures to Enter the United States 
Refugees Undergo the Most Rigorous Vetting Procedures to Enter the United States

It’s a question we’ve all heard – is it safe to welcome refugees into the country? Concerns about safety are understandable. That’s why it’s crucial to understand that refugees undergo the most rigorous vetting procedures…

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Our Stories

Deb with Turkish people and crisis rescue team

Compassion: Moving into Suffering

July 12, 2023

Destruction. And hopelessness. Those were the two realities Deb Russell faced everywhere she looked when she deployed to Turkey with…

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Raise Your Hand if You’re a Mama!

July 5, 2023

By Lisa Zanoni, World Relief Spokane Relationship Manager Raise your hand if you are a mama! Or have a mama.…

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10 Books to Read This Summer

July 2, 2023

Kick-off THE new year by checking out one of these books to read in 2021, recommended by World Relief staff!

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Afghan refugees in a U.S. airport.

Left in Limbo – The State of the Afghan Community after the U.S. Military Withdrawal

July 1, 2023

On August 15th, 2021, years of preparation came to a close as the United States military began to withdraw from…

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Ways to Pray

Why President-elect Trump should defend persecuted Christians

January 2, 2025

President-elect Trump, who won with the majority of Christian votes this election, has repeatedly pledged to defend Christians from persecution.

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World Relief Spokane hosts event to dispel immigration myths and encourage refugee support

October 11, 2024

World Relief Spokane (WRS) held an information session Thursday at Sun City Church, outlining its efforts to support refugees and how local individuals and groups can contribute to the cause.

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Press Releases

Spokane Valley New Building at Redwood

World Relief Spokane increases resettlement capacity in response to global displacement crisis

August 31, 2023

August 30, 2023 – Spokane, WA – With more than 110 million people forced to flee their homes worldwide due…

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World Relief Promotes Refugee Resettlement Efforts in Spokane and Advocates for Greater Community Engagement

March 10, 2023

Matthew Soerens, Vice President for Advocacy and Policy at World Relief and coauthor of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and…

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World Relief Mobilizes to Provide Immediate Support to Devastated Communities in Wake of Turkey and Syria Earthquake

February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 CONTACT:Pinkston Teamwr@pinkston.co Baltimore, Md. – In the wake of a devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, World…

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