Posts Tagged ‘Chicagoland’
From Surviving to Achieving
Mohammad once dreamt of studying aviation. Instead a civil war changed his life. Now he dreams for his kids…
Read MoreFrom Strangers to Family: How Volunteers Help Ukrainian Newcomers Find Belonging the U.S.
When volunteers Jackie and Royce said “yes” to helping their Ukrainian neighbors, they sparked a beautiful friendship. Read their story.
Read MoreAgainst the Odds, a Refugee Child Finds Growth and Stability
I prayed God would provide these precious kids the opportunity to do more than just get by, but to grow and flourish. Little did I know…
Read MoreBefriending Refugees in a Divided Time: One Church Responds
Immigration has always been a hot topic in our country’s political landscape — even more so during an election year.
Read MoreStories of Strength: Women Rebuilding Their Lives in Chicagoland
This International Women’s Month, we celebrate the resilience, courage, and determination of women who have rebuilt their lives after displacement. Meet Lilly, Kateryna, and Noor—three women whose journeys remind us how strength, opportunity, and community support can help families flourish.
Read MoreWorld Relief Condemns DHS Move to Strip Protections from Previously Approved Refugees, Violating Promises U.S. Made to Those Fleeing Persecution
Faith leaders call for swift reversal and reinstatement of full protections made to most vetted category of immigrant
Read MoreHarsh Immigration Policies Didn’t Stop Them: A Syrian Refugee Family Rebuilds
Zainab arrived in America at the last possible moment, and through grit, faith, and a community that showed up when systems fell away, she and her children began turning survival into stability—and strangers into family.
Read MorePlanting Faith, Sharing Hope: From New Beginnings to Global Impact
One day in 2007, shortly after arriving in Aurora as refugees from Burma, Pastor Manar Chai found his wife standing in the doorway, crying. Though grateful to be in the U.S., the early months were marked by isolation, bitter cold, and long walks to the grocery store without a car or community. “Sometimes it was so hard,” he recalls, “we thought, ‘Just send me back to Burma.’”
Read MoreThe Joy We Seek
From late-night shifts to early-morning classes, my students show what hope in action looks like. Their stories of courage and perseverance remind me that restoration is possible — even in the most unexpected places.
Read MoreThe Hope We Have
As families seek refuge from danger and uncertainty, we have the opportunity to embody Christ’s call to welcome the stranger. Your support sustains this work of hope, healing, and hospitality. Together, we can be the light that guides families forward.
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