You have to understand, No one puts their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land. — Warsan Shire The poem “Home” by Somali poet Warsan … Continue reading Finding Refuge: Stories of resilience among refugees
Family Reunited
Said lived a pretty typical life of a young adult in Afghanistan. He was a dedicated student and loved to participate in robotics competitions. His dad and many of his … Continue reading Family Reunited
World Refugee Day 2024: Walk with Refugees
Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day, the international day to honor people who have been forced to flee. Together, we can champion their right to … Continue reading World Refugee Day 2024: Walk with Refugees
Celebrating Hope for Immigrants
Please join us in celebrating hope for immigrants as well as the recent accomplishments of SOAR Immigration Legal Services (SOAR Legal). SOAR Legal has been providing culturally competent, immigration-related legal … Continue reading Celebrating Hope for Immigrants
Preventing Refugee Crises Abroad & Helping Refugees Here at Home
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is honored to welcome Rick Santos, President and CEO of Church World Service, to Portland in March. Rick will highlight the importance of working with newcomers … Continue reading Preventing Refugee Crises Abroad & Helping Refugees Here at Home
My Refugee Story
I am a Zomi from Myanmar [formally Burma]. Zomi is one of the minority groups in Myanmar. I fled my country in 2006 due to political oppression and persecution of … Continue reading My Refugee Story
United for Peace
CLICK HERE to watch the live broadcast of the event beginning 6:55 p.m. Join people of faith and good will on the evening of May 17 as we gather in … Continue reading United for Peace
Yahya: The Story of a Staff Member
Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR) recently celebrated its 40th year of operation and the resettlement of more than 25,000 refugees. As one of only four agencies licensed by the … Continue reading Yahya: The Story of a Staff Member
Social Justice Forums 2021: Leading with Welcome
The First Christian Church Social Justice Team hosts a “hybrid” forum (with both online and on-site participants) featuring Rick Santos, President and CEO of Church World Service, to learn ways … Continue reading Social Justice Forums 2021: Leading with Welcome
To the Trump Administration: Stop dismantling the refugee resettlement work, America’s greatest faith-government partnership!
Last week’s news, if not a surprise, was a shock. President Trump set the refugee limit at 18,000 for the coming year, advancing the administration’s sustained effort to dislodge faith … Continue reading To the Trump Administration: Stop dismantling the refugee resettlement work, America’s greatest faith-government partnership!