Today is World Refugee Day

I'm asking everyone here, in the Tall City and across West Texas, who has visted the refugee camps around the world, or has worked to welcome international refugees to our community and helped them settle into their new home ... please help spread the word about today, and add the world's refugees and refugee issues to your prayer lists ... thanks!

From the United Nations Refugee Agency ... "Each year on June 20th the United Nations and countless civic groups around the world celebrate World Refugee Day."

"World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to honor the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence. Millions need your help."

"You can help refugees rebuild their lives. Sign up to receive email alerts containing news, events and ways to get involved."

"Most people in America don’t realize – there are over 43.7 million refugees and internally displaced people around the world and of those, UNHCR provides lifesaving assistance and protection to 34 million of them."

"Imagine being the mother of a sick and hungry child and having to decide between risking your life staying in a conflict or leaving behind everything in search of safety. UNHCR provides tents, shelter, supplies and life-saving services to refugees – 80% are women and children. Millions of refugees need help all around the world – 1 family torn apart by war is too many."

"Our goal is to share refugee stories with you – to get the word out, so compassionate people across America will extend their generosity and concern to support – 1 family at a time. You can help us. Please take action now."