World Relief Chicagoland

World Relief Chicagoland The World Relief offices in Chicago, Aurora, and DuPage County, serving refugees and immigrants in community with the local church.

“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” — Proverbs 14:...
08/30/2026

“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”
— Proverbs 14:31

08/28/2026

This summer, over 200 refugee and other immigrant kids experienced a safe, fun environment of belonging and learning. Thank you to all of the volunteers and partner churches who helped make it happen!

Now the school year is upon us, and we are looking for volunteer tutors who can continue supporting these students through the school year.

Please learn more about our volunteer opportunities at the link in the comments.

08/26/2026

Next month, we’d love to see you at an evening open house event! Come meet our new Executive Director, Matthew McNiel, and learn about current challenges facing our immigrant neighbors and how you can respond.

Thursday 9/10 - DuPage
Tuesday 9/15 - Aurora
Tuesday 9/22 - Chicago

RSVP at the link in the comments.

08/24/2026

The welcome and belonging you have shown to refugees and other displaced people in Chicagoland means so much, especially when we consider the bigger picture of global displacement.

Even as refugee resettlement to the United States remains closed as a lifeline to people in protracted crisis situations who need it most, World Relief continues to work alongside local churches to bring healing and stability in countries like DRC, South Sudan, Ukraine, and others.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2
08/23/2026

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2

Joy is powerful. 💛 When immigration rhetoric and polcies are harsh, moments like this mean even more. This week, staff m...
08/21/2026

Joy is powerful. 💛 When immigration rhetoric and polcies are harsh, moments like this mean even more.

This week, staff members, friends and World Relief families gathered for a picnic in the park, a day filled with laughter, conversation, soccer games, crafts, henna and even a few water balloons!

It was a beautiful reminder that when we come together, we create spaces where everyone can feel valued and comfortable.

Thank you for making these moments possible. 💛

08/19/2026

Churches and community members across Chicagoland are coming alongside refugee and immigrant neighbors like Basheer as they build skills, confidence, and stability through English language learning.

Today, Basheer is putting those skills to work at his job at a local coffee shop in Chicagoland—you might even bump into him there!

08/17/2026

We had an amazing group of interns this summer, and we have intern spaces for the Fall and Spring available!

You can learn more about internship opportunities at the link in the comments.

In Jordan, Wedad was a pharmacist. In the U.S., she was a beginner again. So she started over. A new language. New cours...
08/15/2026

In Jordan, Wedad was a pharmacist. In the U.S., she was a beginner again.

So she started over. A new language. New coursework. A new plan, one step at a time. She kept her eye on the goal.

Wedad starts pharmacy classes to regain her certification this August.

“If you are patient, you will get somewhere, and you will be successful in some way.” – Wedad

Welcome doesn’t end at arrival. You can help more stories like hers become a reality. Join us.

08/12/2026

Sometimes we get these questions: Why does World Relief talk about immigration? Are we picking a political side?

Matt Soerens speaks to some of those questions in this video — our advocacy is not rooted in a party or political platform. It is rooted in our faith.

Scripture calls us to love our neighbors, welcome the stranger and seek justice for people who are vulnerable. So when policies affect immigrants, refugees and other people facing difficult circumstances, we speak up.

If you'd like to recieve advocacy email updates from our team in Chicagoland, see the link in the comments!

Address

191 S. Gary Avenue Suite 130
Carol Stream, IL
60188

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

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+16304627566

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