Posts Tagged ‘Western NY’
World 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 MoreCould U4U Help a Ukrainian with a Heart Defect?
A fitness trainer. A heart defect. And, a war that forced him to flee his homeland, Ukraine. Read the story of a U4U beneficiary.
Read MoreTrauma Revisited: Refugee Detentions Stoke Fear
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 MoreTrauma Revisited: Refugee Detentions Stoke Fear
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 MoreRelational Evangelism: Faithful Hospitality
Former missionaries share tips on relational evangelism, Christian hospitality, and spiritual transformation among unreached neighbors.
Read MoreFrom Fleeing the Taliban to Finding Refuge in Rochester, NY
Fleeing the Taliban and becoming a refugee shattered the life Samandar built in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He grew up in a home filled with love, guided by faith and the values his parents lived by every day. Inspired by their dedication, Samandar set his sights on becoming a doctor one day. But when the Taliban seized…
Read MoreSurviving the Guerrilla: A Colombian Refugee Mother’s Journey to Belonging
In a small town in Cesar, Colombia, Rubiela’s childhood was filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of family. But even the most cherished moments could not shield her from the horrors of war—forcing her to flee and rebuild her life as a refugee in Rochester, NY. She was just a child when armed men…
Read MoreBe Still, God has a Calling for Us
Webster Methodist Good Neighbor Team – Jane and Jay’s Experience When we ask the Lord for a way to serve, opportunities will come. Jane Hamway, her husband, and their young children were curious about volunteer opportunities they could experience together as a family. During a mission moment at their church, Eric Lintala (Community Engagement Manager)…
Read MoreAnswering the Call to Care
When a refugee family from Guatemala needed support, the folks at Called to Care welcomed them with open arms. The Canandaigua based group is comprised of individuals from various churches, organizations and community groups, all with the same passion: welcoming refugees. Forming Connections Since the Spring of 2022, Called to Care has worked as a…
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