austin jews and partners for refugees
Update on 10/23/2024
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Opportunities to Help: Learn About Volunteering for Refugees, and Contribute to Welcome Baskets We are gearing up for an expected influx of refugee families coming to the Austin area between September and December 2024. As a result, we are calling on previous volunteers and recruiting new volunteers to help. AJPR is focused on assisting HIAS with furniture and household item donations and delivery, apartment setups for newly arrived families, transportation of families to various appointments, and helping with structured cultural orientation sessions. We also hope to find volunteers to do bus orientations and, perhaps families willing to take refugee families on fun and interesting outings in the Austin area. Welcome Baskets for Newly Arrived Families Visit austinjewsandpartners.org/welcome-baskets.html for details on the housekeeping supplies that families urgently need when they first arrive in Austin. These supplies can be assembled in boxes or baskets. We will presenting these baskets at our Volunteer Program (see above) on September 4, so please have them ready by September 2. Contact Bettie Forman to coordinate pickup/delivery or with any questions. |
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Donate money to Austin Jews and Partners for Refugees at www.austinjewsandpartners.org/donating.html
About Austin Jews and Partners for Refugees
Austin Jews and Partners for Refugees is a grassroots community group who gather together to support and advocate for refugees. Members help in many different ways, from being tutors at English learning programs for adults and children, to organizing donation drives and hosting advocacy events. We have formed Welcome Teams that have supported almost 1000 refugees arriving from Afghanistan since September 2021. We continue resettling these families and are now working on support for future families from Ukraine, the Congo, more Afghans and other refugees from around the world. Please consider financially supporting Austin Jews and Partners for Refugees to help us continue our work!
From community service, advocacy, education, and donations, there's something for everyone interested in getting involved. Join us:
Website: austinjewsandpartners.org
Email: Contact us to be added to the mailing list.
Facebook: Temple Beth Shalom Refugee Task Force