Posts Tagged ‘Memphis’
Black History Month: Many tribes but one culture
As part of Black History Month, we’ve asked a few of the youth in the refugee community to tell us about their experience learning about it. At World Relief, we work to honor and include all cultures and heritage, and celebrating Black history is just one way to do so. The first in a series…
Read More2021 Lent Prayer Calendar
This year, we’ve decided to create a Lent prayer calendar to share with our community. Together, we believe that we can walk towards a new horizon where we love our neighbors as the Lord has commanded us to do, and it all starts with prayer. Below, in addition to prayer requests from our team, you will…
Read MoreBlack History Month: Bringing home, home
As part of Black History Month, we’ve asked a few of the youth in the refugee community to tell us their experience learning about it. At World Relief, we work to honor and include all cultures and heritage, and celebrating Black history is just one way to do so. The second in a series of…
Read MoreFrom learning to leading: former refugee gives back to community in time of need
World Relief Memphis has several community ambassadors who are helping to connect former refugee and immigrant groups in the city of Memphis. Our bilingual ambassadors connect members of these communities with resources in their languages, which is especially important now as the pandemic continues to affect our daily lives. They are sharing important information to…
Read MoreA caring community: from Tanzania to Memphis
World Relief Memphis has several community ambassadors who are helping to connect former refugee and immigrant groups in the city of Memphis. Our bilingual ambassadors connect members of these communities with resources in their languages, which is especially important now as the pandemic continues to affect our daily lives. They are sharing important information to…
Read MoreKeeping communities connected during a pandemic
World Relief Memphis has several community ambassadors who are helping to connect former refugee and immigrant groups in the city of Memphis. Our bilingual ambassadors connect members of these communities with resources in their languages, which is especially important now as the pandemic continues to affect our daily lives. They are sharing important information to…
Read MoreInternships that inspire and transform
Although Noah Rinehart grew up in Memphis, he had never heard of World Relief and didn’t know much about refugees. But once a community service coordinator at Rhodes College recommended it to him based on similar evangelical beliefs, he was intrigued. He ended up interning for six semesters and the summer of 2017, and the resulting experience…
Read MoreWhen God gives: the story of Ruth and Dieudonne
Ruth and Dieudonne met and got married in the Gihembe Refugee Camp. Both their families found refuge there in 1997. They were there “for too long” – and most of their family is still there. “They don’t have a chance to come. If they had a chance, yes, they would want to come.” Dieudonne and…
Read MoreYouth Mentoring Program Launching in January
January is National Mentoring Month and we are excited to launch our new Youth Mentoring Program in partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies! Learn how you can join us a youth mentor – check out this video and read more here. Shawnee McDonnell has always had a heart for vulnerable populations, especially refugees. After graduating last May from Missouri…
Read MoreSmall Business Saturday & 2020 Gift Guide
At World Relief, we believe that every single one of us is made for change — both in our own lives and in communities across the globe. Throughout this holiday season, we’ve created a list of companies and products that embody our commitment to change in our Made for Change Gift Guide. Each of these companies is committed…
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