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Essential statement: #ChurchWorldService speaks out in response to reports that the incoming administration plans to eliminate restrictions on ICE activity in churches, schools, hospitals, and other "sensitive locations." cwsglobal.org/press-releas...
CWS and Faith Communities Respond to Proposal to Eliminate Protection for Migrants in Churches, School and Hospitals | CWS
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December 12, 2024 at 9:05 PM
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As TAOA we are so honored that we attended the Leadership and Governance workshop organized by Church World Service and The International Pride Center. It was so developmental and educative. We really thank you for loving the Trans community.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Trump administration again omits refugees fleeing religious persecution from US program @sightmagazine.bsky.social #USRefugeeAdmissionsProgram #Afrikaners #HIA #ChurchWorldService #LutheranCommunityServicesNorthwest #IRAP #Trumpadministration #USCongress

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Trump administration again omits refugees fleeing religious persecution from US program - Sight Magazine
The Trump administration once again plans to limit the US Refugee Admissions Program to 17,500 admissions next year.
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September 24, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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Devastating for WorldRelief, ChurchWorldService, @hias-refugees.bsky.social, @catholicrelief.bsky.social, EpiscopalMigrationMinistries, who have a 90-day commitment 2 pay rent + supplies. They scramble to support 4K+ people. And then lay off staff.
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Refugee aid groups face furloughs after Trump halts program, refuses to reimburse work
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We’ve been unable to access federal reimbursements for critical program costs, and that includes costs that were incurred prior to the issuance of the executive order,’ said a spok...
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February 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Please support CWS & other NGOs that resettle refugees. The next 4 years are going to be brutal

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January 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Thank you #ChurchWorldService for working so diligently to keep us informed, inspired, and equipped to respond to this crisis.
May 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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🚨 URGENT: Following a horrific SCOTUS ruling, 330k+ Haitian TPS holders face imminent deportation to an active crisis zone. The House passed protections, now the Senate must pass S. 4814.

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petition to protect our neighbors! 🇭🇹✊🏽

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July 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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“There really is no escape”: US faith leaders help immigrants face court as ICE arrests rise. @sightmagazine.bsky.social #US #ICEarrests #ICE #migrants #USimmigrationcourts #BishopFelipePulido #CatholicChurch #ChurchWorldService #EpiscopalChurch

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"There really is no escape": US faith leaders help immigrants face court as ICE arrests rise - Sight Magazine
ALEJA-HERTZLER-MCCAIN reports on how clergy are accompanying immigrants to court appointments to provide comfort and information...
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August 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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US faith groups claim legal victories on refugees, ICE raids at houses of worship @sightmagazine.bsky.social #ChurchWorldService #HIAS #LutheranCommunityServicesNorthwest #refugeeresettlement #ICE #migrantdeportations #Quakers #CooperativeBaptistFellowship #Sikhs
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US faith groups claim legal victories on refugees, ICE raids at houses of worship - Sight Magazine
Religious groups won a pair of legal victories, blocking efforts to dismantle the refugee program and reinstating sensitive-location protections.
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February 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Thank you to everyone who walked in the CROP Hunger Walk this past Sunday to help fight local & worldwide hunger. Thank you for your donations, totalling $380 for our team so far.

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A team photo at one of the locks at Gring's Mill, and the midpoint for our 5 mile walk. Walking along the Tulpehocken Creek trail Walking along the Tulpehocken Creek trail First UCC of Hamburg Walking Team posing for a photo in front of the Helping Harvest van.
October 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Essay: We practice our faith by welcoming refugees. Now, that work is at risk. @sightmagazine.bsky.social #USrefugeeintake #refugees #WorldRelief #ChurchWorldService #HIA

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Essay: We practice our faith by welcoming refugees. Now, that work is at risk. - Sight Magazine
RICHARD SANTOS, BETH OPPENHEIM and MYAL GREENE say the Trump administration is planning to radically overhaul the US refugee program...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Episcopal Church says it won’t help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US @sightmagazine.bsky.social #SouthAfrica #Afrikaners #USrefugeeprogram #EpiscopalChurch #PresidingBishopSeanRowe #EpiscopalMigrationMinistries #ChurchWorldService

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Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US - Sight Magazine
The Episcopal Church's migration service is refusing a directive from the US Government to help resettle white South Africans.
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May 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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US faith-based refugee resettlement groups concerned about Trump administration’s new plans @sightmagazine.bsky.social #refugeeresettlement #USrefugeepolicy #ChurchWorldService #RickSantos #HIAS #GlobalRefuge #KrishOMaraVignarajah

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US faith-based refugee resettlement groups concerned about Trump administration's new plans - Sight Magazine
Trump’s administration acknowledged a “significant deterioration of functions” due to stop-work orders and suspension of resettlement programs.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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Trump admin cancels grants to refugee aid agencies, despite legal battles @sightmagazine.bsky.social #DonaldTrump #USrefugeeresettlement #refugees #ChurchWorldService #HIAS #USCCB #WorldRelief #MarcoRubio #DaniloZak #MyalGreene

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Trump admin cancels grants to refugee aid agencies, despite legal battles - Sight Magazine
Trump’s administration is moving to shutter a partnership with a group of mostly religious organisations to resettle refugees.
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March 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Aid freeze: Faith-based refugee groups face furloughs after Trump halts program, refuses to reimburse work. @sightmagazine.bsky.social #USrefugeeresettlement #refugees #USforeignaid #WorldRelief #ChurchWorldService #USAID #DonaldTrump

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Aid freeze: Faith-based refugee groups face furloughs after Trump halts program, refuses to reimburse work - Sight Magazine
JACK JENKINS and ALEJA-HERTZLER-MCCAIN report on the impacts of the Trump administration's decisions surrounding refugees and foreign aid...
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February 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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US churches consider what sanctuary might look like in Trump’s second term @sightmagazine.bsky.social #USchurches #sanctuarychurches #DonaldTrump #migrants #migrantdeportations #immigration #ColumbusMennoniteChurch #MennoniteChurch #ChurchWorldService

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US churches consider what sanctuary might look like in Trump's second term - Sight Magazine
Members of Columbus Mennonite Church gathered to figure out a response to Trump’s call to enact "the largest deportation” in US history.
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December 23, 2024 at 12:39 AM
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US congregations, agencies race to resettle refugees ahead of Trump inauguration @sightmagazine.bsky.social #USimmigration #migrant #refugeeresettlement #TrumpAdministration #ChurchWorldService #WorldRelief #WelcomeCorps

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US congregations, agencies race to resettle refugees ahead of Trump inauguration - Sight Magazine
Members of Judea Reform Congregation summoned volunteers to form a team that would sponsor a refugee family before a January deadline.
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December 4, 2024 at 7:55 AM
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The Cumberland County Crop Hunger Walk turns 35, powered by local volunteers and a righteous goal of fighting hunger at home and worldwide. #CROPHungerWalk #CumberlandCountyNC #FayettevilleNC #FayettevilleUrbanMinistry #ChurchWorldService
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Cumberland Crop Hunger Walk marks 35 years of lending a hand | Opinion
Fayetteville’s Crop Hunger Walk celebrates 35 years, raising funds for hunger relief while bringing the community together downtown.
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March 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM