Skip to content

News & Stories

Volunteers at World Relief says that serving is “based on the faith that we have.” 

April 10, 2025 | Comments Off on Volunteers at World Relief says that serving is “based on the faith that we have.” 
The Dorways, who stand in front of a picture of Africa, volunteer at World Relief.

Nothing could have prepared Jana and Roger Dorway when they encountered a weary African family draped over the chairs at the Salt Lake City Airport. The father carried a UNHCR bag, a sure sign they were refugees. 

Read More

Our Stories

crocheting ukrainian

7 Refugees Share What They Are Thankful For 

November 25, 2024

Every Thanksgiving presents us with the opportunity to pause and reflect on the blessings we enjoy and the opportunity to invite our refugee neighbors to do the same!

Read More
Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas with your refugee neighbors?

Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas with your refugee neighbors? We got you covered. 

November 21, 2024

At World Relief, our volunteers hospitably form friendships with our refugee neighbors while connecting them with their new home… and this season always has ample ways to grow friendships!

Read More
crocheting ukrainian

A Passion for Crocheting Made Spokane Home for This Ukrainian Family 

November 12, 2024

Sabina channeled her energy into crocheting with her grandmother the rest of their time in Ukraine. Sadly, bringing the yarn was not an option when they finally got on a plane for the journey to Spokane.

Read More
syrian refugee finds success

A Taste of Syria: Refugee Chef Finds Success in Spokane

November 7, 2024

Through World Relief, Abdulkareem was introduced to community members who saw potential in his dream of opening his own restaurant. They connected him to catering opportunities, birthday parties, opening ceremonies and other special occasions.

Read More

In the Media

Matt Soerens shares information regarding Spokane refugee news at the World Relief Spokane Small World Event.

What’s next for Spokane’s refugee agencies amid rising uncertainty?

March 24, 2025

Uncertainty arises for Spokane refugees following the termination of the refugee resettlement program across the U.S.

Read More

Spokane refugees at risk as World Relief navigates changing U.S. policies

March 10, 2025

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

Site Designed and Developed by 5by5 - A Change Agency