World Relief
World Relief
World Relief DuPage/Aurora works to create welcoming communities where refugees and immigrants thrive. In partnership with the local church, World Relief envisions the most vulnerable people transformed economically, socially, and spiritually.
World Relief Friendship Program
Discover what happened when a Christ Church small group stepped out in faith to welcome a refugee family from Sudan.
Breaking Down Misconceptions About Refugees
In this episode of Deeper Still, Suanne Camfield discusses the worldwide refugee crisis with Terra Vincent, World Relief's Director of Strategic Partnerships. Terra helps share stories of World Relief's work. The conversation expands our understanding of what it means to be a refugee and how we can play a part in the crisis.
Al's Story
During Christ Church's Domestic Mission Fest, a panel discussion about the importance of welcome included one of World Relief's former beneficiaries and current volunteers. Al, once welcomed by World Relief, now volunteers to welcome others. If you missed Christ Church's Mission Fest, you can still hear his story!
Updates On Relief Efforts in Ukraine
February 2023 marked one year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. World Relief continues to be present both in assisting Ukrainian refugees around the world, but also on-the-ground in Ukraine. Learn about this continued effort through an interview with Robert Hessenauer, Ukraine Response Coordinator for World Relief.
Updates on Asylum-Seeking Migrants from Texas
World Relief has provided helpful statements regarding the troubling headlines about asylum-seekers from Texas, which can be accessed via the links below:
Eager to help this vulnerable population? There are a number of ways to get involved:
Volunteering with World Relief
You can bring your gifts, abilities, and interests, and World Relief will help you connect and walk alongside families and individuals as they rebuild their lives in Chicagoland. Volunteer opportunities are generally transitioning back to in-person, although when clients and volunteers prefer they can meet virtually.
Opportunities
- Apartment Set-up Assistants
- Transportation Assistants
- Youth Tutor
- English Language Tutor
- Young Adult Mentor
- Friendship Partner
- Health Advocate
- Citizenship Tutor
To learn more or get started as a volunteer, click on "Volunteer with World Relief" below. Fill out a short volunteer application, complete an online orientation, and choose your opportunity to serve.
Contact: Kelly Shiell | KShiell@ChristChurch.us | 630.321.6261