News & Stories
We are reflecting this month on Independence Day and the freedom that has attracted people to the United States. At World Relief Memphis, we often reflect on America as a country of immigrants and displaced persons. Throughout the generations, people have immigrated to the U.S. and established new lives. That continues today! Asylees are just…
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Passport901: Nankhatai
If you’ve been following along on our social media, you know that this month we’re launching #Passport901 in partnership with…
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One of the Lucky Ones
On September 28, 2016, Alphonse and his sister were welcomed to the United States by World Relief Memphis staff and volunteers eager to help.…
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18 Grocery stores you didn’t know existed in Memphis
As you may have seen, the month of June is “Immigrant Heritage Month,” and, we have chosen to celebrate by…
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From Mentee to Mentor: Alphonse
When Alphonse stepped off the plane in Memphis nearly five years ago, he thought he would be alone. He had…
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The Other Side of the Storm
At 10-years-old, Alliance already understands the responsibilities that only an adult should. As she gets ready for school, she glances…
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Senior Spotlight: Mary Makuta gives back first
When Mary Makuta came to the U.S. in 2016 with her mother and four siblings, she hadn’t been to school…
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