Posts Tagged ‘Upstate SC’
Welcoming a refugee child: Sandy’s Scrapbook Story
For the more than 100,000 estimated refugee and displaced children in the nation, a new school year isn’t just the start of a new grade. It’s a chance to reclaim stability, rebuild routine and rediscover hope.
Read MoreCommentary: When refugees arrive, who’s really welcoming whom?
By Jason Yon, Local Outreach and Mercy Director at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church in Upstate, South Carolina. Amid the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the name of the game was action: clearing trees out of roads, assessing damage and working to get back to “normal” as quickly as possible. As the local outreach and mercy director at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church, part…
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to SCOTUS Decision Regarding Birthright Citizenship
Global Christian humanitarian organization and refugee resettlement agency applauds SCOTUS citizenship decision
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to SCOTUS Decisions Regarding TPS for Haitians and Syrians, Asylum Processing
Global Christian humanitarian organization and refugee resettlement agency addresses multi-faceted implications of each ruling
Read MoreWhen Past Trauma Meets New Uncertainty
Refugees in the U.S. fear the escalation in immigration activities that has gripped Minnesota — an escalation that has targeted lawfully present refugees. Learn more about these refugee detentions.
Read MoreUpstate South Carolina Info Session Recap
A lot has changed for refugee and immigrant communities in the last few weeks. Amid the confusion, the barrage of news, and often conflicting reports, World Relief Upstate remains committed to serving the families the Lord has entrusted to us. This February we held an info session to provide up-to-date information to clarify what’s happening with…
Read MoreHow to Be an Advocate: 10 Ways
Displaced families need your help. Here are 10 ways you can partner with World Relief to help displaced families flourish.
Read MoreThe Narrative Change in Me
My time at World Relief Upstate reshaped my views on immigration, emphasizing compassion, faith, and welcoming the stranger.
Read MoreHome: A Devotional Journey to Belonging | Entry 3
Join us as we reflect on Matthew 8:19-20, where Jesus reveals that true belonging lies in the joy of His kingdom, not earthly comforts.
Read MoreBreaking Bread: Recipes from Around the World
One of the first things that comes to mind when I think about the holidays is…food. Whether I’m crowded around a dinner table with family and friends or pulling my favorite cranberry and pear pie out of the oven to take to a holiday gathering, there’s something special about breaking bread with the ones you…
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