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Make a Donation

Journey’s End relies on the generosity of individuals, families, and congregations.

Donate Online

JERS WNY also welcomes donations with credit cards through PayPal's secure website. When you click on "donate" you will be directed to a secure server.  A PayPal account is not required. Simply enter the amount of your gift and requested information.

Donate by Mail

If you would like to make a monetary donation, please link to our donation form:  Print-Friendly Webpage   Word    PDF

In addition, Journey’s End welcomes donations of gently used or new household items, grouped as Welcome Kits. Donations can be dropped off at our location or we can arrange for pick up. If you are interested in making a donation and have questions, please contact Kristal Nowatchik knowatchik@jersbuffalo.org.

Welcome Kit Examples
Items with an asterisk* are always in short supply.

Housekeeping Pack
Broom*
Dustpan*
Mop*
Bucket*
Laundry Soap*
Laundry Basket*
Light Bulbs*
Garbage Bags*
Cleaning rags
Paper Towels*
Dish washing liquid*
Window cleaner*
General disinfectant*

First Aid Pack
Bandaids
Thermometer
Antibiotic ointment
Tylenol
Gauze pads
Antiseptic Wipes
Aspirin
Latex Gloves
Iodine and Alcohol prep pads
Medical adhesive tape
Antacids
Medicine Measuring spoon

Personal Hygiene Pack
Hand soap
Tooth brushes*
Tooth paste*
Comb and brush*
Shampoo*
Sanitary napkins
Wash clothes
Bath towels*
Men’s deodorant
Women’s deodorant
Razors*
Toilet paper
Hand towels

Welcome Pack
Pens
Pencils
Stationery
Tissues
Calendar
Tablecloth
Centerpiece for a table
Candle
Matches
Notebook
Stamps
Domestic phone card
International phone card

Good night pack
Blankets*
Pillows (must be new)
Sheets for single or double beds (please indicate which)
Pillowcases
Lamp
Clothes hangers
Alarm clock*

School pack
Backpack
Spiral notebooks
Pencils
Pens
Ruler
Binder
Children’s scissors
Glue stick
Lined paper
Eraser
Calculator

Kitchen Pack
A set of dishes
Pots & Pans (preferably no Teflon)*
Large cooking pot*
Cooking utensils
Glasses
Can Opener*
Silverware*
Clock
Dish drainer*
Disc scrubbers*
Kitchen towels
Pot holders
Serving bowls, platters

Food pack
Salt & Pepper
Five Pound bag of sugar
20 lb. bag of rice
5 lb. bag of flour
Cooking oil
Each ethnic will have specific food items that are staples. Lists are available from JERS.

Other needed items
Dressers*
Beds—single or double
Lamps
Couches
Chairs
Kitchen table and chairs*
Baby diapers*
Car seats*
New socks and underwear—any size*
Vacuum cleaners*

Additional items given to refugee families as they become available:
TV*
VCR*
Microwave*
Telephone*
Fans*
Sewing Machine*
Computer*
Iron and Ironing Board*
Bicycles*
Helmets*
Radios*
CD Players*
Strollers*
Umbrellas*
Shower Curtain*
Iron and ironing board*
Winter coats, boots, hats and mittens.

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World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day June 2008 Photo Credit: Buffalo.com Spotted

 

 

Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc. - Making Strangers Neighbors
184 Barton Street - Buffalo, NY 14213
Phone: (716) 882-4963 - Fax (716) 882-4977