Justice & Mercy Team:  Dory Dahlberg, Ann Nelson, Tom Sibley, Adam Whitten, Olivia Beck, Betty Schlangen



June Communion Offering

Supporting Immigrant Families in St Cloud

Fifty households (approximately 170 people) in the St. Cloud area have been identified by Lutheran Social Services - Refugees as .vulnerable to losing their housing. These families have arrived since October 1, 2024, under the extreme vetting process of the United States Refugee and Asylee law. These are not all of the refugees who have arrived since then, they are the most vulnerable

Because of the stop-funding orders of the current federal administration, these households no longer have this financial support to pay for rent, utilities, transportation and other tools needed to find employment and the funds provided by the state and county are not enough to cover what is needed. Some have already received eviction notices—and while so far their landlords have offered some flexibility, these refugees need help building a sustainable future. Faith communities in our area are banding together in hopes of surrounding local refugee families with the financial and relational support necessary to help them become successful members of our community. Please join us.

● ANY amount of money or time offered is helpful.

● The cost of rent and basic services equals approximately $2,500/month for the largest households. We are seeking to offer 3 months of support to these 50 families and a fund that will sustain them during their unemployment.

● In addition to rent, transportation and networking for employment are top priority needs.

Lutheran Social Services has offered to be the fiscal agent for donated funds and would allow for designating gifts, confidentiality for donors, and the option to build relationships with families for networking and employment opportunities. All funds raised will be spent on refugees needs; additional funds mean helping more families.

So far churches have raised over $19,000. Let’s help in this effort and raise enough to ensure that these families have the support they need! 

Make sure to mark your check or online donation as “June Communion Offering” or “Immigrant Support” so we can make a difference right here!