Coat Drive for Refugees
Minneapolis CROP Walk to Benefit Refugee Services
Celebrate Refugee Sunday
Coat Drive for Refugees
Can you imagine facing your first Minnesota winter without a coat? In a few short months, many newly-arrived refugees will encounter snow for the first time, unequipped with suitable winter clothing. The answer to this dilemma just might be hiding in your closet! Refugee Services is accepting new and gently used coats, hats, and mittens in preparation for our fall coat giveaway, to be held in mid-October. Donations can be brought to the Minnesota Church Center anytime during business hours. For more information, please contact Kristin at 612-230-3219.
Minneapolis CROP Walk to Benefit Refugee Services
Sunday, October 12, 2008, 1:30 registration, 2:00 walk
Walk begins and ends at Augsburg College in Minneapolis
Join the fight against poverty by participating in the Minneapolis Metro CROP Walk. Sponsored by Church World Service, proceeds will benefit the Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services and other international and local disaster relief, refugee assistance and long-term self-help development programs.
Contact Kristin at (612) 230-3219 or the local CWS office to receive all the necessary materials to organize your team.
Register online and learn more by clicking here.
Refugee Sunday
November 16, 2008 at your congregation
Celebrate our ability to welcome the brave people who have come out of persecution to new lives in Minnesota. Download a packet of worship resources including fact sheets and suggestions for prayers, hymns, activities for children and youth, and service projects. Sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Churches, Refugee Serivces. For more information contact Kristin Zoellner at (612) 230-3219.
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