CJC Refugee Partnership

CJC REFUGEE PARTNERSHIP
Part of CHRIST CHURCH INTERFAITH REFUGEE MINISTRY

https://www.christchurchcolumbia.org/refugee-ministry

CJC is part of a multifaith effort to support four families of Afghan refugees who are living in Howard County. There are many ways that you can help! 

Any CJC member who is interested in learning more on how to help can join the monthly Interfaith Refugee Ministry Partners meeting via Zoom.  Please contact Ann Barnes at: annbarnes001@comcast.net to be on the distribution list and to attend the monthly zoom meetings – no obligation!

1) A young Afghan couple and their toddler, settled just 10 days ago into a small apartment in Catonsville.  As you can imagine, until they can get on their feet (including finding a job), there are many ways they need our help, and by which we can help them:

•  Financial assistance to pay for rent, utilities, WiFi, and necessities not covered by a small amount of food stamps and social services assistance) – our new congregational partner, New Hope Lutheran Church in Columbia, is coordinating paying of bills and receiving of financial donations for this one family (thank you, New Hope!).  Please consider making a donation – no amount is too large nor too small.
  • To give using New Hope’s on-line portal, go here:   https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZDDP/campaign/C-14ZSK
  • Checks are welcomed, payable to New Hope Lutheran Church, marked for interfaith refugee ministry, and mailed to New Hope Lutheran Church, 8575 Guildford Road, Columbia, MD 21046. Attn: interfaith refugee ministry. 

Please donate.  Any amount helps.
Monetary donations made to Christ Church for the Refugee Ministry are tax deductible.

 

CURRENT NEEDS OF OUR AFGHAN FAMILIES, January 2025

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
For family reunification; help with paying rent, utilities, car insurance
Checks made payable to Christ Episcopal Church, marked for Refugee Ministry

Pay using a check:

Christ Church Episcopal Church
6800 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia MD 21045
Attn:  Refugee Ministry

GIFT CERTIFICATES (any amount)
Bamyan Halal Meat and Grocery Store (on Thunderhill Rd.)
Masala Bazaar (on Red Branch Rd.)

GIFT CARDS (any amount)
VISA gift cards
Grocery store gift cards
Target gift cards
Walmart gift cards

GOODS
Diapers in sizes 5 and 7
Baby wipes

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JJVD8BLIUG8X?ref_=wl_share&viewType=list

SERVICES
Volunteer drivers for Ziba to/from her daytime English classes at Howard Community College (to/from her home in Dorsey Search)