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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

Farah sits on the couch alongside her father and siblings.

Medically Fragile Child Receives Care through World Relief

May 3, 2024

World Relief staff, doctors, volunteers and medical services were all needed to get one girl the care she needed.

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Jenny Brown is the Health Advocate at World Relief.

How Jenny Helps Refugees Navigate the American Healthcare System

April 26, 2024

She has accompanied families to MRI scans or the ER, and even held the hand of a mother as she gave birth to her first child.

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The Cycle of Service: Art Gives Back to His New Community

The Cycle of Service: Art Gives Back to His New Community

April 20, 2024

I came here to help the people who helped me before. There are a lot of immigrants who need help, and I can help new generation immigrants. And I hope that new generation immigrants will help and the future will, and the future…

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Christabel teaches computer classes at the Education Center.

Making a Difference in a New Land: How One International Student Supports Refugees

April 13, 2024

Christabel’s arrival in Washington was filled with surprises. First, in Spokane, she experienced snow for the first time, accompanied by…

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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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