Good Neighbor
A Team of Care Surrounds a Congolese Family
For a family of twelve from the Democratic Republic of Congo, their journey to safety was long and uncertain. After fleeing tribal conflict that took the lives of their parents
Transformed by Friendship
Annie’s heart for refugees drew from the wellspring of her Christian faith. As she has stepped into cross-cultural relationships over the years, she found that faith only deepened as a
Neighbors with Purpose
Long before resettling in the U.S. with his family, Bassam learned the barbering trade and opened a salon in his homeland of Syria. “After the war began, my family moved
Volunteers Speak Families’ Heart Language
Recently, joining me at the airport to witness these moments have been teams of volunteers who can speak the same language as those they’ll be welcoming. There’s a special beauty and richness when families are able to connect with volunteers in their heart language or share a similar culture with them.
God’s Work, Our Hands and Hearts
Last February, a young boy from Afghanistan asked Sandy, his Good Neighbor volunteer, to explain a Valentine’s Day card to him. “I told him that we give cards to people
