Posts Tagged ‘Memphis’
Called to Empower: Gladys’ Story
As we leave Women’s History Month and enter Volunteer Appreciation Month, we wanted to share a story that embodies the spirit of both. Gladys Hunt, one of World Relief Memphis’ Good Neighbor Team volunteers, has a heart and calling for refugee empowerment and humanitarian work that is both inspiring and deeply personal. Immigrant Journey Originally…
Read MoreVolunteer Highlight: Simeon’s Journey into Youth Mentoring with World Relief Memphis
In celebration of National Mentoring Month, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Simeon Glover, a dedicated youth mentor volunteer in our Shine Youth Mentoring Program. Read to hear about Simeon’s path to mentoring, his reflections, and advice about how you too can get involved! Finding Mentoring Simeon’s journey into youth mentoring began when…
Read MoreLiving Outside the Box: A Story of Transformation (VIDEO)
“Thinking outside of the box” is a phrase often used to praise imaginative and bold ideas. When we need to solve a problem but there’s no clear path forward, our minds are stretched and we are forced to imagine a better way. But what would it look like to not just think outside the box, but to LIVE outside of the box as well?
Read MoreThrough the Eyes of a Dreamer: Elena’s Story
Compared to the stories of the people World Relief Memphis assists, my family’s story is slightly different. However, throughout this summer internship, I have been able to relate to some of the things they go through, such as coming to a new country, learning a new language, learning customs and culture and the process of…
Read MoreCompassion & Advocacy
by Hunter West // Last December I took a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, led by Abara, a nonprofit faith-based organization, alongside pastors and ministry leaders from around the country. There, I gained a first-hand look at an issue often found in our news headlines. However, headlines often do not give the fullest sense of…
Read MoreLet’s Learn About: Entrants
At World Relief Memphis, we often reflect on America as a country of immigrants and displaced persons. Throughout the generations, people have immigrated to the U.S. and established new lives. That continues today! Entrants are just one of these immigrant groups. The amount of competing information around immigration can be overwhelming. But World Relief has been…
Read MoreImagine What it Should Be: An Advocacy Q & A
World Relief believes the government has a role in promoting peace and justice while also addressing systemic and structural issues that perpetuate extreme poverty and injustice. Learn more about what our advocacy work imagines what the world should be.
Read MoreLet’s Learn About: Special Immigrant Visas
At World Relief Memphis, we often reflect on America as a country of immigrants and displaced persons. Throughout the generations, people have immigrated to the U.S. and established new lives. That continues today! Special immigrant visa holders are just one of these immigrant groups. The amount of competing information around immigration can be overwhelming. But World…
Read MoreWhat is the Afghan Adjustment Act?
On July 14th, Congress introduced a bipartisan bill called the Afghan Adjustment Act. Read about what this bill is and it’s impact!
Read MoreLet’s Learn About: Humanitarian Parolees
At World Relief Memphis, we often reflect on America as a country of immigrants and displaced persons. Throughout the generations, people have immigrated to the U.S. and established new lives. That continues today! Humanitarian parolees are just one of these immigrant groups. The amount of competing information around immigration can be overwhelming. But World Relief has…
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