World Relief Tri-Cities

10/08/2026

Every refugee and immigrant is made in the image of God, deserving of dignity, safety and welcome.

Want to do more than share? Learn more about how to advocate with us at https://worldrelief.org/tricities/get-involved/advocate/

10/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS

For FY2027, the U.S. refugee admissions ceiling has been set at 17,500, with admissions primarily allocated to Afrikaners from South Africa, excluding anyone meeting the internationally recognized definition of a refugee.

As persecution and displacement continue around the world, World Relief is urging the administration to revise the determination and reopen pathways for refugees fleeing persecution.

10/04/2026

"Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." — Romans 13:10

08/26/2026

08/23/2026

“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”

— James 2:25-26

08/18/2026

We’ve heard the questions in our comments: Why does World Relief talk about immigration? Are we picking a political side?

Matt Soerens answers 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.

Watch to learn more about why we advocate.

08/16/2026

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” — Romans 12:9

08/13/2026

Right now, recent and planned U.S. immigration policy changes directly impact the security of family units. *By 2029 *910,000 U.S. citizen children are estimated to be separated from one or both parents. *272,000 separated from a spouse. *150,000 spouses and children already abroad, still separated from their U.S. family members *This doesn't have to happen * Check out the link in our bio to download our new report and see how you can advocate for change today!

08/11/2026

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 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.