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Afghan Refugee Resettlement Assistance Program

Helping Afghan Refugees

Our Mission is to help families in crisis.
To this end, we are partnering with Church World Service (CWS) to help with the resettlement of Afghan refugees who have begun arriving in Lancaster in the last few days. It is expected that about 20 refugees will arrive in each of the next 6 months.

These families usually arrive with just the shirts on their back. CWS works to find them housing, furnishings to create a home, jobs, and access to English language instruction, among other things. JFS is organizing a drive within the entire Jewish community to collect specific items we were advised are most critical to these refugees as they get settled. At the bottom of this flyer, are lists of “kits” and what is needed in them.

Please consider donating ONLY from the items listed
Gift Cards
​Target or Walmart Gift cards in any amount, which will help them to buy other items needed to set up a home.
School Kit
Preferred in tote bag or backpack
​Lined notebook
Pencils/Pens, Sharpener
Scissors, 12" ruler
Box of crayons
Toiletry Kit (Not hotel size)
Bar soap
New washcloth
Deodorant
Brush or comb
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Body lotion
Shampoo

Cleaning Kit
Preferred in a trashcan or bucket
Dish soap and sponges
Tall kitchen trash bags
Laundry detergent
All-purpose cleaning solution
Floor cleaning solution
Toilet bowl cleaning solution

Kitchen Items (in good repair only)
Dishes including plates, bowls
Glasses
Can opener
Knives
Cutting board
Baking dish
Tea Kettle
Cooking utensils (Spatulas, serving spoons, etc.)
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  • About
    • Leadership
    • Our Services
    • Contact Us
  • I Need Help
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Annual Meeting
    • Jean Feldstein Memorial Award >
      • Volunteer of the Year Winner
    • Rhea and Phil Starr Social Justice Award >
      • Social Justice Award Winner
    • Extraordinary Give