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Uncertainty arises for Spokane refugees following the termination of the refugee resettlement program across the U.S.
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This World Relief case manager kept a diary for a week: here’s what he wrote.
Curious about the daily work of World Relief Spokane’s Resettlement Team? Here’s a unique opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at a typical week through the frontlines experience of a resettlement case manager.
Read MoreWorld Relief develops program to get refugee professionals back into their careers
Finding a starter job is a great first step, but many refugees aspire for more. To support these ambitious individuals, World Relief launched a new program in November 2024.
Read MoreRefugees 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…
Read MorePick Me! A Poem by Judy Palpant
Judy penned this poem years ago, reflecting on her own time living in another country. As she began to build a friendship with a refugee in Spokane this year, she began to see the universal themes of displacement and longing reflected in its verses.
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What’s next for Spokane’s refugee agencies amid rising uncertainty?
Uncertainty arises for Spokane refugees following the termination of the refugee resettlement program across the U.S.
Read MoreSpokane refugees at risk as World Relief navigates changing U.S. policies
As of Thursday, March 6, Trump admitted to considering ending the temporary status of all 240,000 Ukrainians, which may potentially open them up to deportation.
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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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