Carry the Story with Renew

06/20/2026

Today is World Refugee Day.

Every refugee woman has a story worth carrying.

I’m celebrating the women at Renew who are rebuilding their lives through community, friendship, education, and meaningful work.

Take a moment today to learn, share, pray, or give in support of refugee families in our community. www.renewproject.org

We also invite you to join us for our World Refugee Day Open House
Saturday, June 20
1:30–5:00 PM

Renew
483 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Stop by Renew to celebrate with us in real life!

Shop artisans made goods, tour the space, meet members of our community, learn more about our programs, and celebrate the stories of refugee women who are building new beginnings.

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06/19/2026

Tomorrow is World Refugee Day. 🌍

A day to honor the courage, resilience, and stories of refugees around the world.

At Renew, we believe every refugee woman has a story worth carrying.

Today you get to hear Rugaya’s.

Her story reflects what can happen when women find community, support, and opportunity.

Because of generous supporters like you, we’ve already raised more than $15,000 through our Stitches of Hope Campaign.

Our new stretch goal is $20,000 by tomorrow!

Click the link in our bio to donate today and share this story with friends and family!

Your gift makes a difference❤️

Thank you Peter Kim for capturing this story so beautifully!

06/18/2026

Head over to our stories to see more of the Wine Bags!

Wine Gift Bags will be 20% off at the Glen Ellyn Wine Walk this Saturday, June 20th… as well as our regular insulated wine carriers🍷👛

06/14/2026

Behind every stitch is a community of support.

At Renew, refugee women find more than job training. They find a welcoming community, opportunities to learn and grow, meaningful employment, and a place where they are known and valued.

As part of our Stitches of Hope World Refugee Day campaign, we’re sharing what different giving levels make possible—from hospitality and programming to employment and sustaining the space where women gather and create.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps build a community where refugee women can rebuild their lives with dignity, peace, and creativity.

💛 Ready to make an impact? Visit the link in our bio to give.

📣 Not able to give today? You can still help by sharing this post with a friend and helping us spread the word.

Together, we’re stitching hope into every story.

01/31/2026

01/30/2026

At Renew we stand with refugee women and their families-creating space for DIGINITY, BELONGING, and HOPE.

Our values are rooted in the love of Jesus and the call to welcome our neighbors.

We invite you to share this post and stand with us 🌎💕

12/31/2025

In 2024 we paused when everything felt uncertain.
We reimagined Renew from the ground up.

In 2025, we’re seeing what happens when you say yes —
to starting over, to listening, to building with intention.

It really does change everything.

We’re so grateful for what’s unfolding at Renew — more students, more artisans, and a renewed vision for the future.

12/25/2025

This Christmas season, we celebrate the birth of Christ and give thanks for the beauty of community, the dignity of meaningful work, and the stories carried in every handmade piece.

Because of your support, refugee women are finding belonging, creativity, and hope.

From all of us at Renew, thank you for being part of this story. Merry Christmas and peace to you and your loved ones.

12/05/2025

We are celebrating today! Because of you, we reached our Giving Tuesday match of $20,000!

Meaning together, our community raised over $40,000 toward our $150,000 Set the Table year-end goal, and we are so deeply grateful.