Empowering our refugee and immigrant communities through low-cost/no cost legal services while organizing with local orgs and religious groups. IG: @wrsocal
Southern California
Joined April 2012
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World Relief SoCal retweeted
When will we decide enough is enough?
“Even in the best of conditions with the best of intentions, children do not belong in detention,” – Matthew Soerens, World ReliefU.S. Director of Church Mobilization
#bordercrisis #asylum #immigration
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World Relief SoCal retweeted
There are lots of biblical reasons not to detain kids
But also: we know the potential of kids raised by loving parents with a community’s support & the opportunities of this country
My colleague Jose is one of many examples
Here’s his story in @sdut buff.ly/2UcFyxu
World Relief SoCal retweeted
"When our desire for security is so great that it diminishes our humanity and our capacity or willingness to see the world through the eyes of another, we lose a precious part of who we were designed to be." — Tim Breene, World Relief CEO
Give hope today: worldrelief.org/refugees
World Relief SoCal retweeted
@OCCORDOC @WRSoCa @publiclawcenter @cairGLA @City_of_Anaheim welcomes OC residents to become part of WE THE PEOPLE on Sep 21 - Register here - occord.org/citizenshipfair_2…
World Relief SoCal retweeted
@WRSoCa’s Heather Kwak led the early-morning charge! Last weekend's naturalization workshop was a success—these dedicated practitioners and attorneys assisted hundreds of green card holders with the citizenship application process.
World Relief SoCal retweeted
These are the rockstars of @WorldRelief Jose Serrano and @MatthewSoerens (not pictured) both gave an overview of US #immigration policy and our work representing #asylum seekers in southern CA - the youngest being 13 years old #ImmigrationRoundtable @EnlaceChicago @WorldRelief
World Relief SoCal retweeted
“President Trump also promised to facilitate the resettlement of Syrian Christian refugees, which is a promise broken.” – @MatthewSoerens, World Relief's U.S. Director of Church Mobilization
#bordercrisis #refugees #asylum
Read more here:
religionnews.com/2019/07/25/…
World Relief SoCal retweeted
Whether threats become reality or not, it's always important to have a plan & to know our rights. Check out these #KnowYourRights resources at cliniclegal.org/kyr
Sea que las amenazas se hagan reales o no, siempre es importante tener un plan y #ConozcaSusDerechos.
We're so blessed to know that refugee resettlement makes us all better people. All immigrants have a story. christianpost.com/voice/welc…
World Relief SoCal retweeted
After fleeing Burma only to live in a refugee camp for years, the Dahl family finally found safety and a future. They are one of millions of families who have fled looking for better life.
Learn more about refugees and how you can help. #StandWithRefugees worldrelief.org/refugees
World Relief SoCal retweeted
"As we begin to know our neighbors and hear their stories, we will realize that immigration is often the consequence of difficult and sometimes unlivable conditions in other parts of the world." – Welcoming the Stranger, 2018
World Relief SoCal retweeted
We seek to show love and compassion towards our new friends as they transition in to their new lives — to help and support them along the way.
Help a family resettle with ease and turn a family of #strangerstoneighbors today! #loveinaction
worldrelief.org/refugee-cris…
World Relief SoCal retweeted
B4 this anti-immigration administration jacks up the citizenship fee & reduces the fee waiver limits - let @OCCORDOC @cairGLA @publiclawcenter @WRSoCa help you on JUNE 22 - Register today to apply for US Citizenship for FREE - occord.org/citizenshipfair_2…
World Relief SoCal retweeted
My son Zephaniah is studying the test given to immigrants trying to become US citizens. He's pretty smart, but most Americans can't pass this exam (axios.com/happy-presidents-d…)
To help more people be able to naturalize, give to or volunteer with @WorldRelief worldrelief.org/us
World Relief SoCal retweeted
“We’re going to be digging deep into what art can do to transform the communities in which we live in, at the same time, heal our hearts as activists.”
- ARTivism in 2019 breakout session with @CALimmigrant & @WRSoCa.✨
#ImmDay19 – at Sacramento, CA
World Relief SoCal retweeted
After Shereen Abdelfattah was resettled in the U.S., she wanted to help others find employment and support.
She created Delicious by Shereen catering company employing Syrian refugees and supporting refugee families.
#loveinaction
Read more:
bit.ly/2E50FuY
World Relief SoCal retweeted
As we say goodbye to April we're smiling with open arms and hearts, saying 'Yes!' to what God is calling us to in May.
May you be uplifted and uplift others. May something as simple as a smile make all the difference.
#ShareASmile and more, help today!
worldrelief.org/yes
World Relief SoCal retweeted
In partnership with the @PLNU Center for Justice & Reconciliation, @WorldRelief is hosting an Introduction to Basic Immigration Law course, June 10-14, in San Diego, CA. This course will provide training for DOJ accreditation. For info & registration: wrsandiego2019.eventzilla.ne…