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.
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
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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.) |
