World Relief SoCal

Empowering our refugee and immigrant communities through low-cost/no cost legal services while organizing with local orgs and religious groups. IG: @wrsocal

[World Relief @WorldRelief]

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

Read more:
https://t.co/c1LEIRVKZN

[Matthew Soerens @MatthewSoerens]

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 https://t.co/Q5ufdEggvO

[World Relief @WorldRelief]

"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: https://t.co/2mLw1POrcc

[OCCORD ✊🏽 @OCCORD_]

@OCCORDOC @WRSoCa @publiclawcenter @cairGLA @City_of_Anaheim welcomes OC residents to become part of WE THE PEOPLE on Sep 21 - Register here - https://t.co/I6geIMEzyF

[World Relief SoCal @WRSoCa]

Check out this Church Mobilizer opportunity https://t.co/0xWIYRkdxU

[NewAmericansCampaign @newamericans]

@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.

[Jenny Yang @JennyYang318]

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 @WRSoCa]

@kathleendleslie Aunque no pueda ver estás obrando
Aunque no pueda ver estás obrando
Siempre estás, siempre estás obrando @gjpeterson

[World Relief SoCal @WRSoCa]

@kathleendleslie Worship leader and pastoral prayer at WACC mentioned the border, Gilroy, El Paso, Dayton then we sang:

[World Relief @WorldRelief]

“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:
https://t.co/AGLu6THWFe

[Office of Life, Justice, and Peace @LifeJustPeace]

Whether threats become reality or not, it's always important to have a plan & to know our rights. Check out these #KnowYourRights resources at https://t.co/h5rhQ9gGEp

Sea que las amenazas se hagan reales o no, siempre es importante tener un plan y #ConozcaSusDerechos.

[World Relief SoCal @WRSoCa]

We're so blessed to know that refugee resettlement makes us all better people. All immigrants have a story. https://t.co/efUFNfwL3v

[OCCORD ✊🏽 @OCCORD_]

@OCCORDOC @cairGLA @WRSoCa @publiclawcenter kicking together & helping IC residents apply for US Citizenship today all day

[World Relief SoCal @WRSoCa]

@gjpeterson People seeking asylum is afforded to individuals facing persecution based on race, ethnicity, political opinion, religion, or social group by section 208 of the Immigration Naturalization Act and the 1951 Refugee Convention.

[World Relief SoCal @WRSoCa]

@MatthewSoerens @WorldRelief Supporting our mutual work for Jesus. Thanks for all you do and who you are.

[World Relief @WorldRelief]

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 https://t.co/2mLw1POrcc

[World Relief @WorldRelief]

"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 @WorldRelief]

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

https://t.co/uSP2xX7Yph

[OCCORD ✊🏽 @OCCORD_]

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 - https://t.co/U6aX7H1wIH

[Matthew Soerens @MatthewSoerens]

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 (https://t.co/xmJR1Ti8Sh)

To help more people be able to naturalize, give to or volunteer with @WorldRelief https://t.co/btOAtHYUJ0