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Refugee Ministry Greeting Syrian Family of Five on August 8th

Good Shepherd’s Refugee Resettlement Ministry is expecting the arrival of a Syrian refugee family of five on Tuesday, August 8th.

  • A three bedroom apartment has been secured for the family by Jewish Social Services of Madison
  • We will again be responsible for furnishing/stocking the apartment

Here’s how you can help:

Saturday, July 29th, 10-Noon at the Storage Unit

  • Help to clean, sort, and stage furnishings prior to move in.

Thursday, August 3rd, 9:00 am at the Storage Unit **

  • Load furnishings and move in/furnish/stock the apartment

Tuesday, August 8th

  • Greet and welcome the family on arrival at the Airport**
  • Prepare a welcoming meal and meet family at their new apartment**

** Volunteers need to have submitted to a Background Check through JSS-Madison and sign their confidentiality agreement

Please contact Ross Lyman for details and arrangements:

kathyandross@gmail.com | 815-236-6403

Check out an overview of the Ministry and sign up to volunteer or donate furnishings here.