Refugee Assistance

 

One of our “Go” Missions here at CVLC along with Exodus World Service is to provide a warm welcome to a refugee family when they first arrive in Chicago! Refugees often arrive in the U.S. with only a few personal possessions. Our goal is the help turn an empty apartment into a home by collecting and delivering all the basic household items the day they arrive. This is a great project for an individual, small group, and the entire congregation. We support refugee families three times a year in March, June, and September.

All items must be new. Gifting new items to refugees shows respect and provides dignity. The following items are required by the U.S. Government Office of Resettlement.

If you would like to purchase a household item to prepare the apartment for an incoming family, Please click on the link below…

If you would like to make a financial contribution to support this ministry, please click on the link below…

Cleaning Items

  • All Purpose Cleaner Spray

  • Can of Scouring Powder

  • Toilet Brush

  • Laundry Soap

  • Broom & Dust Pan

  • Laundry Basket

Bedroom

  • Alarm Clock

  • 25 Hangers

Food Items

  • 5lbs. Sugar

  • 10lbs. Flour

  • Bottle of Cooking Oil

  • Box of Salt

  • Box of Iced Tea

  • Jar of Instant Coffee

  • Can of Black Pepper

  • Case of Coke/Pepsi

Kitchen

  • Dishes for 8

  • 8 Mugs

  • Dish Rack

  • Silverware Tray

  • Silverware for 8

  • 8 Drinking Glasses

  • Set of Mixing Bowls

  • Set of Pots & Pans

  • Baking Pans

  • Set of Cooking Utensils

  • Set of Sharp Knives

  • Can Opener

  • Cutting Board

  • 3 Kitchen Towels

  • Dishwashing Soap

  • 2 sponges w/scrubby side

  • Tall Trashcan + Trash Bags

  • Plastic Wrap

  • 2 Rolls of Paper Towels

  • Tea Kettle

  • Rice Cooker (Burmese Families)

Misc. Items

  • Pad of Paper

  • Envelopes

  • Pens/Pencils

  • Fan

  • Calendar

  • Small Tool Kit

  • 4 Light Bulbs

  • Scissors

Bath

  • 4 Bath Towels

  • 4 Hand Towels

  • 4 Washcloths

  • Shower Curtain w/Hooks

  • 4 bars of Hand Soap

  • 2 Bottles of Shampoo

  • 4 Toothbrushes

  • 2 Tubes of Toothpaste

  • Deodorant

  • 15 Disposable Razors

  • Feminine Supplies (pads)

  • 4 Rolls of Toilet Paper

  • Bottle of Hand Lotion

  • 2 Boxes of Kleenex

  • Small Trashcan

*Once we’re matched with a specific refugee family, Exodus World Service will share the amount and sizes needed.

If you would like to join this ministry or learn more about it, please contact MiMi Cheatham at mimi.cheatham@cvlutheran.org or 847-437-2666.