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A Pause in Resettlement Sparks New Ideas Many people ask what World Relief Spokane has been doing since there have been no new resettlement cases since January. This lull in new arrivals has given our staff time to dream up new opportunities to serve existing clients. One such inspired dreamer is Robby Cannon, our Initial…
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More Than a Race: BMX Camp Brings Joy and Growth to Refugee Teens
A Pause in Resettlement Sparks New Ideas Many people ask what World Relief Spokane has been doing since there have…
Read MoreWelcoming a refugee child: Sandy’s Scrapbook Story
For the more than 100,000 estimated refugee and displaced children in the nation, a new school year isn’t just the start of a new grade. It’s a chance to reclaim stability, rebuild routine and rediscover hope.
Read MoreSIV Program Offers Safe Haven for Spokane Refugee and His Family
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… When Kazim Abdullahi is asked where he is from, his reply is, “Rich culture…
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World Relief expands workforce programs at its new corporate office
World Relief Spokane has relocated its corporate office to Spokane Valley in a move designed to improve and expand employer partnerships for the nonprofit organization’s refugee clients, says Development Director Barbara Comito.
Read MoreDemocratic Republic of Congo refugee joins Spokane Police Department
Balinda Kizombo is a proud volunteer of the Spokane Police Department Reserve Unit. He graduated from the academy last fall.
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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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