Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Matthew 25:35 “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”

Co-sponsorship is an opportunity for a congregation, organization, or individual to assist a refugee family in making the transition to living in the United States. A co-sponsor assists with initial material support (e.g.. furnishing, food, clothes, etc.) and social support. We invite your church family, women’s group, men’s group, youth group, or small group to welcome refugees

Co-Sponsor a Refugee Family

Co-Sponsors provide the friendship support that makes such a difference as the family adjusts to this new culture. To know there are those that care about how you are doing makes a huge impact, and the experience transforms the co-sponsor. This is a 6-month commitment enabling a family to move toward independence.

Become a Friendship Partner

1. Collect household items. See list of needed items
2. Welcome the family at the airport |
3. Provide a warm meal for their first day in Buffalo.
4. Invite them on an outing or to your church.

Sponsor an Apartment

We resettle more than 200 refugees a year and need your help in setting up apartments. Refugees arrive with little to nothing. Many have lived in refugee camps for years and this is the first opportunity to have their own place. You can donate your won new or gently used items or gather them from your church or community to lovingly furnish and supply an apartment.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Kay Woike, Co-Sponsor Developer (716) 834-9781 or kwoike@jersbuffalo.org.

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World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day celebration 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