News & Stories
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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Compassion: Moving into Suffering
Destruction. And hopelessness. Those were the two realities Deb Russell faced everywhere she looked when she deployed to Turkey with…
Read MoreRaise Your Hand if You’re a Mama!
By Lisa Zanoni, World Relief Spokane Relationship Manager Raise your hand if you are a mama! Or have a mama.…
Read More10 Books to Read This Summer
Kick-off THE new year by checking out one of these books to read in 2021, recommended by World Relief staff!
Read MoreLeft in Limbo – The State of the Afghan Community after the U.S. Military Withdrawal
On August 15th, 2021, years of preparation came to a close as the United States military began to withdraw from…
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Why President-elect Trump should defend persecuted Christians
President-elect Trump, who won with the majority of Christian votes this election, has repeatedly pledged to defend Christians from persecution.
Read MoreWorld Relief Spokane hosts event to dispel immigration myths and encourage refugee support
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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World Relief Spokane increases resettlement capacity in response to global displacement crisis
August 30, 2023 – Spokane, WA – With more than 110 million people forced to flee their homes worldwide due…
Read MoreWorld Relief Promotes Refugee Resettlement Efforts in Spokane and Advocates for Greater Community Engagement
Matthew Soerens, Vice President for Advocacy and Policy at World Relief and coauthor of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and…
Read MoreWorld Relief Mobilizes to Provide Immediate Support to Devastated Communities in Wake of Turkey and Syria Earthquake
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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