How to Help

Without a doubt, the number one question we receive from women is: What can I do?

Much like any other area of human dignity work, immigration and refugee issues are complicated. When our compassion is stirred, we can sometimes find ourselves looking for a silver bullet, one that can alleviate long-standing pain and injustice with the least amount of time spent or inconvenience to us personally. Our culture has conditioned us to engage solutions in this way. But at Women of Welcome we know there’s no silver bullet that exists to solve all the challenges our nation and vulnerable immigrants face. Most of our work in this space requires a long game approach, and we’re here for it. We hope you are too. 

There are many tangible ways to get involved, use your voice, and love your neighbors well. Some activities require your time and patience in learning, some require your presence in spaces you’ve never considered, and others are timely advocacy initiatives that need your signature or voice. 

It might not feel like you’re helping anyone by reading a book or downloading a Bible study, but consider this an investment in learning about the issues and ways to use your voice effectively to create change. Take a look at the various places that need your investment and pick a starting point. Not everyone’s journey will look the same, but we’re all in this together and we’re confident the Church has a role to play in each of these areas.