Refugee Resettlement
About This Important Work
Peace Lutheran Church is partnering with Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) to relocate a refugee family of four from Venezuela to Southern Maryland in the summer of 2024.
Peace Lutheran will host fundraisers and accept contributions of home items and clothing to support the family upon arrival. Keep an eye on this page for updates on the status of resettlement and gift requests.
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Why Are Fundraisers Needed?
The United States Department of State funds an initial amount of money to assist the family during their first 90 days in the United States; however, this money is quickly spent due to housing and other immediate necessities. Peace Lutheran Church and our other faith-based partners will host fundraisers and other clothing drives to aid the family with their expenditures while they look for work and enroll in school.
Housing is pricey and difficult to secure in today's market. Peace Lutheran Church is actively seeking safe and affordable accommodations for their family. Fundraising earnings will be used to offset housing costs.
Fundraisers
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Saturday, June 8, 2024 • 5:30pm-8:30pm
Dinner & Trivia Night Fundraiser
Join us for an evening of compassion and fun at our Dinner and Trivia Night Fundraiser! Together, we're supporting the resettlement of a family of four from Venezuela. Enjoy a delightful social hour with appetizers, followed by a delicious dinner and tempting desserts. Engage in friendly competition with trivia, forming teams of 4-8 or simply relish the meal and fellowship. Let's make a difference together!
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Doors open at 5:30 and dinner begins at 6:00. Desert and trivia will get underway at about 7:00. Form a group of 4-8 for the trivia competition. Form teams in advance or at the dinner.
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Advance ticket purchases required. Cost is $25 and $15 for children under 12. Tickets on sale through Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Free will offerings are gladly accepted.​
Donations​
To make a monetary donation to help the family, click the "Free Will Donation" button and then select give to "Refugee Fund".
Other Ways to Help
Stay tuned for more information!