August is going to be a busy month here at RIAC. We are expecting ten families from Burma/Myanmar and several people from Burundi.
When refugees arrive in Boston, Lynn or Worcester, RIAC is responsible for providing them with an apartment, with basic necessities (furniture, linen, clothing, kitchen wares and a few days worth of food, etc).
We are looking for new and innovative ways to provide for our families' needs. If you have resources or goods, either in your own home or your place of work, please consider assisting families who have just arrived to the United States. Here are some examples of how you can help:
1) Gift cards for stores like Stop 'n Shop and Walmart, so that we can provide exactly what a specific family needs without going beyond our own budget. Do you work for a store with household or grocery items? Ask them if they would consider donating a few gift cards.
2) Providing company or personal donations that could be used for gift cards or the purchase of furniture.
3) Are you moving house? A great way to help would be to donate your used but adequate furniture, particularly if you have a means of transportation.
4) Do you have access to a van? Could you help us by loaning us you van, or even to transporting things yourself, to furnish apartments?
Thank you for your continued support. Making individuals feel welcome as they transition into a completely new environment is one of the most tangible things our organization does. If any of the above applies to you, call Jo at (617) 238 2435
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