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We invite your church to sponsor a refugee or refugee family.  Sponsoring churches provide for the basic needs of the refugees: food, housing, clothing, transportation to and from appointments, orientation to the community, etc. Sponsoring churches also assist the refugees in learning English. Sponsorship is a moral challenge - not a legal commitment. Help can be given by women's groups, men's groups, youth groups, Sunday School or Bible classes.

How can a local church assist the refugees in this country?

  • Be a welcoming circle of friends to help refugees overcome loneliness.
  • Recruit mentors, to assist with the adjustment to America by helping refugees get through the change, challenges, and stresses.
  • Be supportive as the refugees progress towards self-sufficiency and independence:
  • Assist with housing costs.
  • Collect furniture and housing items.
  • Offer monetary donations for everyday living expenses.

Congregations will not be alone
ERIS will help to guide and assist your church every step of the way!
Our services include:

  • A case manager responsible for assistance with Social Service appointments
  • Help with required medical examinations
  • School enrollment and/or English classes
  • Employment preparation
  • Explanation of public transportation
  • Applications for other family members to come to America

Reasons Why Your Church Should Sponsor Refugees:

  • Do it because it will bring you together. The best fellowship comes when you reach out to help others in need.
  • Do it because you will experience great joy in learning about life and culture in other parts of the world, bridging the gap in the global community.
  • Do it for your church's youth. Give them an opportunity to get involved and to touch real human needs.
  • Do it for your spiritual growth. God speaks through the voice of those in need and you will experience a new sense of inspiration for you own life.

For more information, please contact Genevieve Cruz, ERIS Sponsorship Director/Volunteer Coordinator, at 303-860-0128 ext:1112 or email at Genevieve@ersden.org .