CUCC is welcoming refugee families into our community with hands-on, tangible, personal support. The need is great. The need is now!
Refugee Family Sponsorship: After a series of "Refugee in Crisis" meetings in the church, a core group of volunteers decided to sponsor a refugee family under the auspices of Lutheran Services Carolina Refugee Ministries. This group, which is headed by Suzette Roach, is working with Community Outreach Ministry. Furniture was acquired and hauled to the apartment Aug. 29-30. Thanks to Skip and Nancy, Suzette, Betsy, and Joan for their initial hard work. The refugees are moving in Aug. 31.
Our first refugee family consists of a mother and teenage daughter from Ethiopia. They arrived in Raleigh in mid-August, but they had no sponsor until we stepped up. Our first task is setting up their apartment -- acquiring and unloading furniture, getting pots and pans and dishes, and furnishing basic cleaning supplies and tools. The work doesn't end there. The family will require some initial help in the basics: getting to appointments, navigating public transportation, learning how to buy groceries, and all the kinds of things you would have to learn if you were dropped in the middle of a country halfway around the world! Our essential goal is for them acquire the skills for independent living.
Want to join the efforts? Contact Suzette Roach, Betsy Towler, Jo Perry, or anyone from the Community Outreach Ministry.
Welcome Bags: On Welcoming Sunday, you can bag "Welcome Bags" of toiletries for a refugee family. Community Outreach Ministry and the Youth Group are collecting these supplies now (Aug. 28 to Sept. 11):
Cleaning out your closets or making a run for back-to-school clothes? Joan McAllister will take these items to Lutheran Services Carolinas for you.
Talk to anyone from these CUCC groups who are actively working on refugee services.
CUCC Refugee Sponsorship - Suzette Roach/Betsy Towler/Jo Perry
Community Outreach Ministry - Maria Mayorga (chair)
CUCC liaison to Lutheran Services Carolinas Refugee Ministries - Joan McAllister
CUCC staff liaison - Śānti Matthews
Our first refugee family consists of a mother and teenage daughter from Ethiopia. They arrived in Raleigh in mid-August, but they had no sponsor until we stepped up. Our first task is setting up their apartment -- acquiring and unloading furniture, getting pots and pans and dishes, and furnishing basic cleaning supplies and tools. The work doesn't end there. The family will require some initial help in the basics: getting to appointments, navigating public transportation, learning how to buy groceries, and all the kinds of things you would have to learn if you were dropped in the middle of a country halfway around the world! Our essential goal is for them acquire the skills for independent living.
Want to join the efforts? Contact Suzette Roach, Betsy Towler, Jo Perry, or anyone from the Community Outreach Ministry.
- Toothpaste/Toothbrush
- Soap
- Shampoo (without conditioner added)
- Deodorant (non-scented)
- Brush & Comb (especially picks and wide-toothed combs)
- Razor & Shaving Cream
- Feminine Hygiene (pads only)
- Lotion
- Nail Clippers
- Grocery Store Gift Card ($25)
Cleaning out your closets or making a run for back-to-school clothes? Joan McAllister will take these items to Lutheran Services Carolinas for you.
- Closed toed shoes for school (Children and Youth sizes - athletic shoes are great - new or used in good condition)
- Clothes for teens in good condition
- Bath towels
- T-shirts for teen boys for gym class
- Socks for children and teens
Questions?
CUCC Refugee Sponsorship - Suzette Roach/Betsy Towler/Jo Perry
Community Outreach Ministry - Maria Mayorga (chair)
CUCC liaison to Lutheran Services Carolinas Refugee Ministries - Joan McAllister
CUCC staff liaison - Śānti Matthews
