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In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we asked some of our volunteers to share why they believe volunteering with World Relief QC is important to them and their communities. We hope their responses inspire you to get involved in your own community. Next week is Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we want to celebrate our amazing…
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A Mother’s Guidance Makes an Impact
Because of her mother, Anna Triska knew what she wanted to do with her life from the time she was…
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Appreciating Those Who Sacrifice it All
Being a mother is a big job, let alone being a mother of four kids in a new country where…
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Sharing Culture and Experiences Through Volunteering
Susan Llewellyn said one of the first things she learned while volunteering for World Relief was about rice. She started…
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Overcoming Food Insecurity
Quad City native Shirley Johnson enjoys going on hikes and bike rides outside, even stopping along her way to pick…
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The Path to Citizenship
Volunteer Autumn Gross does a little bit of everything. Throughout her seven and a half years at World Relief Quad…
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Compassion, Consideration, and Social Justice
Dr. Chris Strunk is a Professor of Geography at Augustana College, and this spring he decided to create a partnership…
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World Relief Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of the Dignity Act
Today, a bipartisan group of congressional leaders led by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the Dignity Act – a broad immigration reform bill that would include an earned path to legal status for qualifying undocumented immigrants with the option to pursue naturalization, an expedited path to citizenship for Dreamers, and reforms to border security and asylum processing.
Read MoreWorld Relief Quad Cities Awarded $150,000 Grant to Break Down Barriers to Economic Advancement for Immigrants & Refugees in Rural Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pinkston Team wr@pinkston.co QUAD CITIES (March 22, 2023) — World Relief Quad Cities is the recipient…
Read MoreWorld Relief Quad Cities Announces Partnership With Quad City Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate Music Across Cultures
11/18/2022 CONTACT: Baylee Lakey baylee.lakey@pinkston.co 580-374-1734 QUAD CITIES (November 18, 2022) – World Relief Quad Cities (WRQC) announced today its…
Read MoreWorld Relief Quad Cities Awarded Grant to Launch Refugee Career Pathways Program
10/13/2022 CONTACT: Audrey Garden audrey.garden@pinkston.co 571-405-1606 Quad Cities, October 13, 2022 – This month, World Relief Quad Cities (WRQC), the…
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