by DRMAssist | Jul 19, 2025 | Our Volunteers & Partners
At the core of Refuge International’s success are the people who give so generously of their time, talents, and hearts. Among the most dedicated is the Greifenkamp family of Longview, Texas, whose unwavering commitment has become a cornerstone of our work in... 
by DRMAssist | Jul 5, 2023 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Language interpretation is a vital resource when serving in Guatemala, a country with 25 unique languages. Spanish may be the most common language in the big cities but there are 22 Mayan languages spread throughout rural communities. This diversity creates both a... 
by DRMAssist | Jul 5, 2023 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Our local team of interpreters is a vital part of fulfilling our mission in Guatemala and Maria Alejandra Soto, aka Alessa, is a terrific example of just how unique our interpreters are. Each one has such a varied background of skills and all of them match our... 
by DRMAssist | Aug 21, 2020 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Service To Others: A Family Affair Dr. Ben Mack has volunteered with Refuge International on at least a dozen trips over the past few years. A dynamic and committed surgeon, Dr. Mack makes a significant difference in the lives of people in Longview and Guatemala. It... 
by Kschmidt@refugeinternational.org | Jul 13, 2020 | Our Volunteers & Partners
In 2018, Refuge International was fortunate to meet Sue Gillette, RN from Denver, CO. She attended a medical mission trip to Sarstun, Guatemala and traveled with a medical bag of supplies from our office. She inquired how we get these supplies and how she could help... 
by Kschmidt@refugeinternational.org | Jul 11, 2020 | Our Volunteers & Partners
Anita Lowe is a clinical instructor at the University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing—Longview University Center. I had the pleasure of speaking with Anita about why she continues to bring nursing students to help with sorting medical supplies at the Longview...
