Refugees Coming to Minnesota

Refugees coming to Minnesota could be the title of a publication in the mid 1800s in regard to people coming to Minnesota from Sweden, Norway, or Germany looking for a better life. Refugees on their way to Egypt could be the title of an article from the time of Jesus about Jesus and his parents headed to Egypt to avoid Herod and his political maneuvers to stay in power.

And in our present culture, it is the title of many articles, Facebook posts, and newspaper headlines about whether or not we should accept the wave of new refugees coming to Minnesota from Syria. Well, if you ask me, we must do this! We must welcome those who are seeking refuge and hoping for a better life - even a life at all! 

Watch for details on how you can help! Many donations of in kind items are needed as well as financial donations. The International Institute of Minnesota is collecting items and donations for the newest refugees coming and we are going to help. We will be collecting items in December. Check it out!

There are refugees (from all over the world) on their way to MN as we speak!
Check out the list and see what you can donate, then we'll gather them at First Lutheran, St. Paul, on the Sundays before Christmas and we'll make deliveries! Or you can bring it to the address below!

The International Institute of Minnesota is helping to coordinate their arrival and gathering items that will make it a tiny bit easier. If you're here in the Twin Cities and you're interested in helping, here's what they need:

ONLY THE ITEMS BELOW CAN BE DONATED AT THIS TIME:
Baby Items:
Diapers (Only New), Wipes (Only New), Baby clothes
Winter Clothing: 
Coats, Boots, Gloves, Hats, Scarves
Household Items:
Dishes, Glassware, Silverware, Tea kettles, Garbage cans (Only New)
Garbage bags, Bed linens (laundered), Blankets (laundered)
Towels (laundered), Dish towels (laundered), Vacuums, Laundry baskets
School Supplies:
Pencils, Calculators, Pens, Notebooks, Folders, Crayons, Backpacks
Other Items:
Maps of the City, Gift Cards (only to Cub Foods, Target, Goodwill)
Bus Cards 

ADDRESS:  International Institute of Minnesota
1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Drop off times: 8:45am - 5pm Monday-Friday
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