World Relief Modesto

Here in Modesto, we know many refugee, immigrant, and Muslim families are feeling fearful and unsettled. To our neighbors and community members, we want you to know you are valued, welcomed, and not alone.
 
World Relief Modesto stands in solidarity with our San Diego colleagues, the Islamic Center, Imam Taha, and the broader Muslim community during this painful time. We condemn this act of violence and remain committed to compassion, dignity, peace, and belonging for all.
 
 
 
We are praying for San Diego, for healing, and for every individual and family impacted.
 
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

We often pass by people every day without knowing who they are or the stories behind the accents we hear.
If you’ve ever been curious about why families have come to seek safety in the Central Valley, this is an opportunity to hear directly from our newest neighbors.

Join us this Saturday at CrossPoint – Park Place, 1317 12th Street immediately following the Love Modesto rally. Message us if you have any questions.

Looking for a Love Modesto project that could grow into ongoing opportunities to serve together? Invite your church or small group to join Welcoming Refugees Together. Serve the nations—right here in Modesto. Signup at lovemodesto.com under Welcoming Refugees

Join us April 25th for Love Modesto! ♥️ We will be hosting a panel of refugees from 5 different countries as they share their stories of what led them to become refugees and how they’ve started the process of rebuilding their lives here. We’d love for you to join us! Link to signup is in the image.

There’s a lot being said about refugees and other immigrants right now.

Swipe through to hear directly from pastors and church leaders as they call us to respond with compassion, courage and conviction.

Read more from church leaders like Ara Torosian, who has been walking alongside detained Iranian Christians, on our blog.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3QsOYWM

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33

There’s a lot of conversation about revival right now.

But as Daniel Yang, our Senior Director of Global Mission and Church Movements, reminds us — real revival isn’t measured by crowds or cultural momentum.

It’s revealed in how we care for the vulnerable.

As you read, consider:
Where is God inviting you to move closer, not away?

We believe that once a refugee clears our nation’s most stringent security checks, they should be able to build a life without the constant shadow of fear.

But right now, that promise is under fire.

Despite recent court orders to halt the detention of our neighbors in MN, the push to re-interrogate over 200,000 lawfully present refugees continues.

Will you speak up? 📢

Call your members of Congress today. Advocate with us here: https://bit.ly/3VMkrD6

This International Women’s Day, we’re honoring women like Assoumpta in Rwanda and Sandrine in Burundi — women who turned small starts into steady gains.

Through World Relief’s partnership with The Starbucks Foundation, Assoumpta grew start‑up capital into a business that now turns over nearly 2× her initial investment each cycle, while Sandrine put sustainable practices to work and more than tripled her harvests. The result: children in school, food on the table, and plans back on the horizon.

Read their stories at the link: https://bit.ly/3PfPyqk

Join us in a prayer for peace as conflict escalates in the Middle East. We invite you to share this with someone you’re praying with today.