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World Relief Spokane has been welcoming refugees to the community for over 30 years, empowering refugees and other immigrants to find hope and rebuild their lives. In January 2025, an executive order suspended all refugee arrivals. This announcement changed our work overnight and brought new unknowns. Yet when the mission is to serve, the work is never over. Our staff, volunteers, and community partners…
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2025 Through Our Eyes: Directors Team Reflections
World Relief Spokane has been welcoming refugees to the community for over 30 years, empowering refugees and other immigrants to find hope and rebuild their lives. …
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The Incredible Refugee Behind Cedar Coffee and Sweet Tooth
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Just across the Monroe Street Bridge sits a small, beloved café called Cedar Coffee.…
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Ziporah’s Story of Rediscovering World Relief, the Organization That Changed Her Life
Ziporah was wandering through the rows of booths at the local fair when a familiar logo suddenly caught her eye:…
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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.
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Spokane 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 Applauds Creation of the Welcome Corps, A New Refugee Private Sponsorship Program
CONTACT: Barbara Comito bcomito@wr.orgPinkston Teamwr@pinkston.co Media welcome: Monday, January 30 at 5 p.m. World Relief Spokane will hold an informational…
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