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Tracy Simmons

@reportertracy.bsky.social

Refugee moms arriving in Spokane are finding support and celebration through World Relief’s baby showers.
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#Spokane #RefugeesWelcome #WorldRelief

World Relief Spokane’s Baby Showers Support Refugee Moms

Refugee women in Spokane find community, joy, and support through World Relief Spokane’s baby showers, offering resources and connection for new moms.

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November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM

YourBrainByJess

@yourbrainbyjess.bsky.social

How are you responding to our current moment? Evil stirs up fear and pushes us into enemy mode.

But we are called to be of a different spirit and resist the workings of the enemy.

Daniel Yang from WorldRelief, @jrwoodward.bsky.social and I invite you to join us.

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April 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Holy Post Media

@holypostmedia.bsky.social

Authentic dialogue takes courage (and sometimes a little help). We’re excited to share “Let’s Talk About It”—a FREE card deck with 50 prompts on home, belonging, and loving your neighbor, created by @worldrelief + @ohhappydani. ⬇️ discover.worldrelief.org/hom-lg-cc-ho...

December 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Deborah Caldwell

@djkcaldwell.bsky.social

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

Sight Magazine

@sightmagazine.bsky.social

US immigration crackdown: Deportations surge, aid collapses and faith groups in Latin America struggle to respond. @sightmagazine.bsky.social #USdeportations #Mexico #ElSalvador #Haiti #JesuitRefugeeService #WorldRelief #USaidcuts #USAID #FeyAlegría

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US immigration crackdown: Deportations surge, aid collapses and faith groups in Latin America struggle to respond - Sight Magazine

At least once a week, relief workers from Jesuit Refugee Service Mexico see a grim routine: New deportees arrive.

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March 9, 2026 at 12:49 AM

Sean

@spdean.betafaith.com

I signed the petition to join @WorldRelief and church leaders to stand with refugees. Join us! #RefugeesWelcome <a href="http://ift.tt/2kifJbZ" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://ift.tt/2kifJbZ

November 13, 2024 at 12:34 AM

Monica Diteman

@monicaditeman.bsky.social

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World Relief provides spiritual support to, among others, people in US detention (concentration) centers (camps). I don't believe they are always allowed in. Good article about what they do. Even some aftercare. #worldrelief

Immigration Detention Ministry

Detention Center Ministry Every year, thousands of people pass through the ICE Detention Center in Tacoma, WA, one of the largest in the country.

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November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Refugee Council USA

@rcusa.bsky.social

The Measuring What Matters report is live! In partnership with RCUSA, @WorldRelief, and @RefugeeCongress, this report grants insight into the lived experiences, challenges, and aspirations of FDPs and refugees.

To view the full report, visit https://tinyurl.com/RISAPReport.

#MeasuringWhatMatters

March 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM

Sight Magazine

@sightmagazine.bsky.social

Faith-based disaster relief groups mobilise to respond to Hurricane Melissa @sightmagazine.bsky.social #HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #Haiti #Cuba #WorldRelief #CatholicReliefServices #OperationBlessing #SendRelief #disasteraid #US

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Faith-based disaster relief groups mobilise to respond to Hurricane Melissa - Sight Magazine

Before Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and Haiti, faith-based disaster relief groups were already making plans to respond.

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October 31, 2025 at 12:38 AM

Sight Magazine

@sightmagazine.bsky.social

US faith-based aid agencies challenge Trump’s order “realigning” refugee program @sightmagazine.bsky.social #refugees #USimmigration #DonaldTrump #refugeeresettlement #KrishOMaraVignarajah #GlobalRefuge #MatthewSoerens #WorldRelief #MarkHetfield #HIAS

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US faith-based aid agencies challenge Trump’s order "realigning" refugee program - Sight Magazine

An executive order by Donald Trump appears to keep all but a few refugees from entering the US, saying it lacks the resources to absorb them.

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January 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM

eileen chengyin chow

@chowleen.bsky.social

And a few more: @mergerecords silkscreen, Joy Drury Cook’s grandfather’s drafting tools, a dress shared by @WorldRelief made by Sakina, a refugee artist, and a tiny turtle specimen from biologist @ceri_weber!
@SCquarterly @TheDurhamHotel #curio #lobbycall

November 19, 2024 at 3:08 AM

Gary G

@mentorminute.bsky.social

Shouldn't be happening. Support #WorldRelief

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@ anyone who cares

His name is Mohammad Al-Motawaq. He is 18 months old. And he is starving in Gaza

Hidaya Al-Motawaq's son is a year and a half old and weighs less than 10 pounds. Doctors warn of permanent damage to children's health due to chronic malnutrition from Israel's earlier blockade.

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July 28, 2025 at 4:35 AM

Gary G

@mentorminute.bsky.social

Support WorldRelief.
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#refugees #immigrants #neighbors #donate

See the impact of walking alongside refugees

Watch this message from refugees who've found support through World Relief BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER See the Impact of Walking Alongside Refugees Be part

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June 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Gary G

@mentorminute.bsky.social

World Relief!
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#WorldRelief #immigrant #immigration #stranger

Stand in the Gap

We Need You to Stand In the Gap Millions of lives are at risk. Donate today Your generosity is now critical in our ability to provide for these basic

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January 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Gary G

@mentorminute.bsky.social

Be on Jesus' right hand. Support WorldRelief. give.worldrelief.org/site/Donatio...

Homepage - World Relief

Together We’re Tackling the World’s Greatest Problems In a world focused on quick fixes, we’re fighting for lasting change. Give Today Refugees in Syria Need Your Help Today For over 75 years, across ...

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January 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Gary G

@mentorminute.bsky.social

I have a dear friend that is an expert grants accountant. This is going to effect her employment. Grants accounting is a true speciality.
#grants #accountant #worldrelief

January 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM