Relife NW serves refugee women and their families so they can flourish beyond resettlement through mentorship, coaching, and skills-building, rooted in the love of Christ.
Filling the Gap
When refugee women arrive in the Pacific Northwest, resettlement services provide short-term safety and basic needs, but often end within a year, leaving many without the ongoing mentorship, guidance, and community connections needed to fully rebuild their lives and thrive.
Relife NW fills this gap by providing this long-term, relational support, helping refugee women and their families build empowerment, belonging, and self-sufficiency.
Supporting Relife NW means standing alongside these women and their families as they move beyond resettlement into lives of hope, dignity, and lasting impact.
Currently, this ministry walks closely with four families—19 individuals in total—with plans to welcome one or two new families each year as support grows.
From Survival to Strength: A Refugee Mother’s Journey
A young refugee mother arrived in the U.S. with her husband and two toddlers, unable to drive, speak English, or access needed dental care. We built a friendship, helping her learn English, navigate healthcare, and gain confidence behind the wheel. Over time, she received donated dental work, purchased a home, opened a licensed daycare, and, with a micro-grant, launched a bread-baking business.
We recently supported her through hundreds of hours of study, and she has now received her U.S. citizenship! Today, we continue walking with her as she raises four children, co-manages a home business, and builds a new life in the U.S.
How We Help Women Flourish
Mentoring
Faithful Presence
We walk alongside refugee women and their families through trusted relationships that build confidence, connection, and belonging.
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One-on-one mentoring and encouragement
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English conversation support
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Parenting and family support
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Advocacy and navigating schools, healthcare, and community systems
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Cultural adjustment and community connection
Coaching
Empowered Growth
We help women identify goals, overcome barriers, and pursue pathways toward greater independence and opportunity.
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Life and career coaching
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Goal setting and personalized support
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Entrepreneurship and business development
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Connecting women to education, employment, and community resources
Skills Building & Resources
Practical Tools
We equip women with transferable skills and meaningful experiences that create pathways toward employment and long-term opportunity.
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Resume and interview preparation, education and vocational pathways
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Bloom + Grow: Growing Skills, Confidence, and Opportunity Through Flower Farming (Pilot starting 2027)
Equipping Refugee Ministries
We help organizations and individuals grow their capacity to serve refugee communities well.
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Ministry coaching and consultation
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Volunteer training and development
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Resources and best practices for refugee care
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Collaboration