Friday Note - Meet Lujein Alkreidi


This week I spoke with Lujein Alkreidi, a Peer Support Specialist in Beaverton, Oregon for Lutheran Community Services Northwest. She was so kind to reach out and share her story, and I was blown away by her generosity and hospitality - I bet all the refugees she works for feel the same way. Watch the video below to hear her story, watch a clip produced for USA for UNHCR and hear more about what she and her family have accomplished since the video was filmed.





If you want to nominate someone to share their story or more about their job at LCSNW, drop a comment below. Free free to share a comment for Lujein below too!

David
Health, Justice and Hope 

Comments

  1. Jaimie FournierDecember 17, 2021 at 2:10 PM

    Lujein, I love your name, it is so beautiful! You are clearly a very strong person with a wonderfully healthy world philosophy. Thank you for sharing your story. Your family inspires me!

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  2. UnknownDecember 17, 2021 at 2:48 PM

    Lujein, thank you for sharing yourself and your story.

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  3. KerrisanDecember 20, 2021 at 9:16 AM

    Thank you Lujein for sharing your story and using your skills and compassion to serve others - wow!

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  4. UnknownDecember 20, 2021 at 9:52 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing Lujein. Incredibly inspiring!

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  5. UnknownDecember 20, 2021 at 10:57 AM

    What a beautiful story, thank you for sharing, Lujein! I am grateful that your heart of service supports families through your work with LCSNW. Congratulations to your husband for his promotion, to you for your pursuit of continuing education, and both of your for the purchase of a home!!

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