Posts Tagged ‘Spokane’
World Relief Promotes Refugee Resettlement Efforts in Spokane and Advocates for Greater Community Engagement
Matthew Soerens, Vice President for Advocacy and Policy at World Relief and coauthor of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate will visit the organization’s Spokane location this Wednesday and plans to speak at a number of scheduled events in the area. Soerens hopes to encourage the local community to extend…
Read MoreImmigrant women and children gather at Spokane Central Library for International Women’s Day
We were one of many booths at the library, meeting and talking with the women of the refugee and immigrant communities in Spokane, celebrating their strength and dignity. Check out the coverage by KHQ News here.
Read MoreBEYOND 90 DAYS: Intensive Case Management
By Cade Hajovsky, Fall Intern What Is Intensive Case Management? Not all newly arrived refugees can become self-sufficient and independent in 90 days. Many immigrants need more support. Through our Integration and Wellness department, World Relief provides case management to those struggling to get established. Case managers help clients navigate the health care system, legal…
Read MoreEconomic Empowerment: Immigration and Jobs
Ronald Reagan once famously said: “The best social program is a job.” It might be overly simplistic, but he’s not wrong. In our experience, the refugees and new arrivals coming to the United States through World Relief very much want to work. They have come for a better life which includes finding meaningful work. Those…
Read MoreBest friends help refugees amid war…
“Despite Russia being at war with Ukraine, two best friends from each country have a deep understanding for each other and work each day to achieve one common goal.” Read the full Channel 4 KXLY story.
Read More5 Things You Should Know About the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Early in the morning on February 6, massive earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria. For many of us who live thousands of miles away from the devastation, it can be hard to imagine the profound scale of loss — and even harder to know how best to respond. And yet, if you’re like us, your faith…
Read MoreOne Year Later: Erika’s Story
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, Erika Symonenko was working as a salesperson for a garage door company. “I went to Germany right after the war started to help some of my family members [who had fled Ukraine].” When she got back, however, she was desperate to do more. Being Part of the…
Read MorePrayer for Syria and Turkey After Devastating Earthquakes
Join World Relief Spokane in lifting up a prayer for Syria and Turkey. On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes caused enormous destruction. Currently, thousands of people have died and many thousands more are injured or missing. The process of rebuilding homes, businesses, and lives will take many years. Within our community at World Relief Spokane,…
Read MoreWorld Relief Mobilizes to Provide Immediate Support to Devastated Communities in Wake of Turkey and Syria Earthquake
February 7, 2023 CONTACT:Pinkston Teamwr@pinkston.co Baltimore, Md. – In the wake of a devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, World Relief has mobilized resources on the ground to provide immediate assistance and long term support for search and recovery efforts. “We join with our international partners in grieving the significant loss of life from the…
Read MoreSpokane woman awaits word from Turkish friends after deadly earthquake
“Rezvan Mohammadi lived in Turkey for nine years and says she hasn’t heard from some of her good friends since Monday’s earthquake.” Read full KREM 2 article here.
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