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“Sometimes that’s just friendship!” This Good Neighbor Team finds ways to connect, even when words fail. 

February 19, 2025 | Comments Off on “Sometimes that’s just friendship!” This Good Neighbor Team finds ways to connect, even when words fail. 

Luckily, she wasn’t alone. With support and assistance from her Good Neighbor Team, Robina successfully found an apartment, enrolled her children in school, and attended medical appointments. In the process, a genuine friendship blossomed between Robina and the kids, and their support team. 

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Our Stories

Stories of the Season: Former Refugee Serves on Two Reserves

December 24, 2021

Ehblu recently graduated Spokane Police Department’s reserve training. This is his story. “My name’s Ehblu. I was a refugee. I…

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Stories of the Season: Mustaba’s Restaurant

December 21, 2021

This Christmas season, we’re celebrating the accomplishments of former refugees in our community. This is the story of Mustaba and…

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Afghans in Spokane reflect on the situation in Afghanistan

October 5, 2021

Last week, we sat down with Sayed and Hashemi to hear their perspective on the situation in Afghanistan. Sayed and Hashemi had been friends for years before they each decided to move to the United States.

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Manito Pres rallies around Palouse Trails community to address food insecurity during COVID-19

May 17, 2021

A simple act of love – something akin to the generous young child who gave up his loaves and fish…

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In the Media

Zia story: I was born in war

Fleeing the Taliban: former Afghan journalist shares his journey two years after fleeing his home country

February 3, 2025

In 2016, moments after speaking on a TV interview about the dangers of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Zia Danesh’s car was bombed on his way home.

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Uncertainty looms for Spokane nonprofit amid Trump Administration’s refugee policies

January 29, 2025

SPOKANE, Wash. — A local organization that works to support immigrants and refugees in Spokane is wondering about its future in the face of Trump’s recent executive orders.

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Press Releases

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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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