June 24, 2017 marked the 1 year anniversary of the Qader Family's arrival in the United States, and in UPPC's Safe Haven House.* This past year has been full of new experiences for both us and them. The Qaders have had to navigate job hunting, employer expectations, school systems, homework, and normal everyday experiences, such as doctors … Continue reading Qader’s 1 Year Anniversary
Safe Haven-World Relief
UPPC Refugee Ministry Expansion
The Safe Haven refugee ministry is growing! UPPC is looking for volunteers to help local refugee families in a variety of ways. No experience is needed, and there is something for everyone. Attend one of the info sessions or contact Zoe Pearson (twobigdogs@gmail.com; 206-218-2638) for more information. Volunteer opportunities include: Becoming a friend to a … Continue reading UPPC Refugee Ministry Expansion
Safe Haven – Our New Neighbors
Since the arrival of the Qader Family on June 24, the Good Neighbor Team (GNT) has been busily helping the family settle into their new lives and prepare them for a successful future. In the process, the GNT is gaining a whole new understanding of what it means to be a good neighbor. The Qaders put … Continue reading Safe Haven – Our New Neighbors
Our Partnership with World Relief
In the fall of 2015, the world's attention turned to the plight of the Syrian refugee crisis, wherein 1.8 million people migrated to Europe in 2015. At that time, UPPC began discerning what our response to this great need should be, and reached out to the largest … Continue reading Our Partnership with World Relief