Give
Give funds to help with the costs of renting living space, furnishing and equipping homes, food and clothing, transportation, medical services and legal counsel.
Refugee Response Ministry
We seek the good of the West Shore and beyond welcoming some of our newest neighbors through the Refugee Response Ministry. There are many facets to the global refugee crisis, therefore, there are many ways for people to meaningfully respond. We are committed to a collaborative approach that prioritizes prayer, training and action. We seek to offer welcome in ways that are relational, responsive and resource-filled.
Responding to the Afghan Crisis
We’re preparing for the imminent arrival of multiple Afghan families. They will need support as they rebuild lives and establish self-sufficiency. As their new neighbors, we can offer friendship, resources, advocacy, and life-skills mentoring. We are calling our congregation to a collective response.
Volunteer
Volunteer your time in welcoming efforts through meeting one-time needs, serving more frequently in specific areas, or forming welcome teams to support a family for the duration of the first year with both relational and practical support.
Network
Help us leverage our individual and collective history and social capital in our community to identify housing possibilities, locate used vehicles, connect people with job opportunities and community services.
Volunteer Opportunities
Let us know you’re interested in serving in one of the roles below.
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Join a Welcome Team
Invest in welcoming one new family by surrounding them with a team of volunteers offering practical and relational support.
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Teach English as a Second Language
Join one of several community partners offering ESL classes locally. Online and in–person classes are currently in need of teachers and teaching assistants, during both daytime and evening hours.
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Assist Local Immigration Legal Services
Receive basic training to assist clients with the completion of immigration paperwork, including Humanitarian Parole Applications for local Afghan families working to bring loved ones still in Afghanistan to safety
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Help Furnish Homes for New Arrivals
Sort and organize donations for our local refugee resettlement agency, gather donations to create “welcome kits” of necessary supplies, or assist on “move in days” when homes are being cleaned and furnished prior to a new family arrival.