Six Pelham houses of worship to hold Feb. 27 meeting on forming sponsor team to resettle Afghan refugee family
In Van, Turkey, Omid Suleyman Zada, refugee from Kabul, weeps while describing the death of his brother at the hands of Taliban fighters in April 2021.
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Hearts and Homes for Refugees. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.
The Pelham Jewish Center
The Parish of Christ the Redeemer Church
Huguenot Memorial Church
The Community Church of the Pelhams
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
St. Catherine’s Church
invite you to learn more about forming a Pelham Community Sponsor Team to resettle an Afghan refugee family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022.
Zoom OR In-person meeting
5:30 pm
Christ Church – Parish Hall
1415 Pelhamdale Ave, Pelham
Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85034489568
Hearts & Homes for Refugees is an experienced refugee resettlement community organization that started in Pelham in 2016! Hearts & Homes has been leading the welcoming movement ever since in its mission “to inspire, educate and equip others.” Hearts & Homes coordinates, trains and assists volunteer groups to welcome and help refugees build new lives by providing up to 12 months of time and resources.
The Community Sponsorship model of resettlement offers our new neighbors a soft landing and better chances for successful integration and independence.
Hearts & Homes partners with four Department of State-designated Refugee Resettlement Agencies: HIAS, Catholic Charities; International Rescue Committee; and Church World Services.
To learn about this welcoming work and volunteer opportunities please visit Get Involved on the Hearts & Homes for Refugees website.
For more background reading, please click these links:
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