Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame,
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore,
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
--Emma Lazarus
HELPING US TO HELP OTHERS
We ask your prayers for the people of Burma (Myanmar) as they begin to recover from the terrible cyclone, yet continue to endure unspeakable hardships. We also ask your prayers for those relatives and friends in eastern North Carolina who can only watch and wait and hope for word of their loved ones.
Each year, Interfaith Refugee Ministry resettles new refugee families from around the world. Our staff, working with volunteers, civic groups and faith communities, ensures each refugee will receive basic initial support as they begin a new life in a strange land. We try to provide a bridge for these persecuted people who are coming out of the darkness of a shattered life into the bright hope of a better future.
Your possibilities to assist us in this challenging but rewarding ministry are endless. Just a few hours of your time a week will make a major difference in the life of another person. You can volunteer as an English tutor, transporter, furniture
mover
or office helper. Check out all our volunteer opportunities. If you are a member of a civic organization or faith community, you can encourage them to partner with us to serve clients that will become the new Americans. We would be happy to come and speak to your group and explain our program more fully.
There are other ways to help us. New arrivals need several months of maintenance support while they learn English, get medical screenings and treatment, are oriented to American culture and get jobs. They also need basic furnishings for their living quarters. You can donate cash of any amount or household furnishings that are clean and in good condition. Also needed are cars, bikes, computers, scanners, printers, telephones, TV's, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, washers and dryers. See our complete list of donations. When you donate cash or goods to Interfaith Refugee Ministry, the donation may be tax deductible as allowed by law. Interfaith Refugee Ministry, as part of the Diocese of East Carolina, is tax exempt under section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
It takes a community to resettle refugees. It takes your participation.
Contact us for a speaking engagement.
Call 635-9588 and ask for Alice Eddinger, Sponsorship Developer
