Posts Tagged ‘Quad Cities’
The Impact of Youth Mentoring
Ruth shares the stigma around joining the WRQC Youth Mentoring Program and the rewarding outcomes from simply stepping out of the comfort zone. Resettling in a new location can bring one of the most exciting feelings as individuals look forward to starting a new journey of life. However, for children of refugees and immigrants, there…
Read MoreGenerations of Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated for decades. Each year, families celebrate through festivals, gatherings and reflecting on the history and sacrifices past generations made. Gabriela Arreguin looks back on her family resettlement history and how far they’ve come since then. “I am very proud of where my family is now, they didn’t have much…
Read MoreShared Hospitality: Helping QC refugees thrive at the Marriott Moline
QC community strives to ensure all refugee families have access to opportunities and comfortable adapting to their new home.
Read MoreMore than meets the eye: How Berry Global helps refugees build a foundation for success
Berry Global’s effort to bring an easier transition for refugees in the work force.
Read MoreFinding Purpose Through Teaching
By creating space for families learn together through Family Literacy, Leah’s teaching makes sure no one is left behind.
Read MoreGlory to Be Revealed
Here’s how Di Sae’s faith and love of soccer helped him bond with others in school and honor his parents’ sacrifices along the way.
Read MoreThis Year’s Volunteer Spotlights
In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we asked some of our volunteers to share why they believe volunteering with World Relief QC is important to them and their communities. We hope their responses inspire you to get involved in your own community. Next week is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we want to celebrate our amazing…
Read MoreWorld Relief Quad Cities Awarded $150,000 Grant to Break Down Barriers to Economic Advancement for Immigrants & Refugees in Rural Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pinkston Team wr@pinkston.co QUAD CITIES (March 22, 2023) — World Relief Quad Cities is the recipient of a $150,000 grant by Jobs For the Future (JFF), Ascendium, and World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund, a group of funding organizations working together to advance economic inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and migrant…
Read More9 Things You Need to Know About Private Sponsorship
On January 19th, the Biden Administration announced a new private sponsorship program for refugees called The Welcome Corps. Through Welcome Corps, everyday Americans can directly sponsor refugees who are being resettled in the U.S. Today, there are an estimated 103 million displaced people globally, including 32.5 million refugees. Forced from their homes and separated from…
Read MoreHope in the Tension of Waiting
Dear Church Leaders, The peace of Christ to you! Advent is in full swing—and Christmas is around the corner. What feelings does this season stir in you and your congregation—excitement, sorrow, joy, stress? Rhythms change a bit this time of year, freeing many of us up to gather with loved ones. Personally, I am really…
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