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Afghan Refugee Resettlement Support Fund

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Afghan Refugee Resettlement Support Fund

Purpose: Support Wisconsin Conference congregations and partners engaged in Afghan refugee resettlement efforts.

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Conference congregations

Focus Areas:

Afghan refugee resettlement assistance

Welcoming and integration support

Co-sponsorship of refugee families

Emergency support for newly arrived refugees

Key Details:

Fund established to support "Welcoming our Afghan Allies" initiative

Held and administered by the Wisconsin Conference Foundation

Administered by Mary Kuenning Gross, Coordinator of the Afghan Allies Welcoming Initiative

Northwest Association provided initial major gift of $4,000

Open to donations from individuals, congregations, and organizations

Initial Service Needs Supported:

Airport pickup and transportation

Housing preparation and furnishing

Food and meal provision

Transportation to essential appointments (Social Security, schools, resettlement agencies)

Public transit orientation

English language classes

Employment services

Support Available:

Housing assistance (rental apartments, duplexes)

Furnishing and supplies

Food and hygiene products

Case management coordination

Co-sponsorship training and support

Contact Information:

Mary Kuenning Gross (Coordinator)

Phone: 262-271-8990

Email: marykgross@gmail.com

Wisconsin Conference UCC

Phone: (608) 846-7880

Address: 4459 Gray Road, DeForest, WI 53532

Participating Resettlement Agencies:

Lutheran Social Services (Milwaukee)

International Institute of Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay

World Relief

Jewish Social Services of Madison

Ethiopian Community Development Council (Wausau)

How to Apply

How to Support and Get Involved

For Congregations Interested in Co-Sponsorship:

1. Contact Mary Kuenning Gross - First point of contact for Wisconsin UCC congregations
- Phone: 262-271-8990
- Email: marykgross@gmail.com

2. Contact Resettlement Agencies Directly for co-sponsorship inquiries:
- Lutheran Social Services
- International Institute of Wisconsin
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay
- World Relief
- Jewish Social Services of Madison
- Ethiopian Community Development Council

3. Co-Sponsorship Activities Include:
- Furnishing apartments
- Regular check-ins on refugee family needs
- Helping navigate unfamiliar culture
- Securing sustainable employment
- Providing financial assistance (full co-sponsorship)
- Training provided by resettlement agencies

For Financial Donations:

1. Donate Online through Wisconsin Conference website

2. Mail Donations:
- Make checks payable to: Wisconsin Conference UCC
- Mail to: 4459 Gray Road, DeForest, WI 53532
- Write "Afghan refugees" in memo line

3. In-Kind Donations accepted:
- Housing units (clean, safe, furnished)
- Food items (canned goods, milk, rice, staples)
- Hygiene products (soap, shampoo, toothpaste)
- Household items (pots, pans, dishes, utensils)
- Cleaning supplies (dish soap, detergent, sponges)
- Rental assistance funds

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