The Shelburne Falls Welcome Committee supports refugees who are establishing homes and livelihoods in Western MA while coping with ICE abductions and the loss of refugee services. We help with finding apartments and managing evictions, job hunting, workforce training, job placement prerequisites, getting legal status to be in the US, ESOL, education and training, transportation, health care, food, and more. And we could use your help!
Tax Deductible Donations:
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Click here to make your tax-deductible donation to the Shelburne Falls Welcome Committee's Refugee Support Fund.
While raising money is essential, other kinds of support are even more important. We are looking to build a strong community to assist. Are there other ways you might be able to help? Let us know here
We are also sponsoring two young families in Syria who want to join their extended family members already living in Western Massachusetts. They lived in Jordan from 2012 to 2025 before they were deported back to Syria. They are still seeking asylum in the US. They are facing overwhelming hardship with their six small children. We sent $5,000 that they used to open a small grocery store so that they could generate income to support their families. We will help them and other families come to Western Mass. when the border opens again to those seeking asylum.
Thank you for any support you can provide.
All the best,
Jackie Walsh - shelburnejackieb@gmail.com
Lynn Benander - lbenander@gmail.com
Cindy Snow and other members of the Shelburne Falls Welcome Committee
PS Please pass this invitation along to others who might want to be part of this effort!
Categories: Family and Human Services