World Relief Southern California

About Us

At World Relief Southern California, we envision every refugee and immigrant welcomed by community, rooted in community, and empowered for community.

A Community of Welcome In Southern California

Since 1979, we have been working alongside the community to welcome refugees and immigrants to Southern California. For decades, we have put biblical teachings about hospitality into practice, fostered friendships, created welcoming communities, and overcome fear with kindness. As immigration policies change and impact communities, we have responded by expanding our work beyond refugees to include all immigrants as they rebuild a sense of home in Southern California.

At World Relief Southern California, we value empowerment, cultural diversity, integrity, and mutually transformative relationships.  We provide services to all individuals, regardless of color, gender, or belief. We strive to be a sustainable and holistic center of compassion and practical support by offering a suite of services to meet community needs and build welcoming communities.

We have office locations in Orange County and San Diego County.

Global Reach

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. We envision thriving, welcoming communities where families flourish, and people experience restorative relationships with God, their neighbors, themselves, and all creation. World Relief’s work in the United States, specifically, focuses on helping refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations rebuild their lives in a new country.