HOW YOU CAN HELP
Our resource center is now open!!!! We currently provide two meals a day for up to 200 people; clothing, shoes, and other necessities; basic first aid and referrals for other medical care; information on asylum; and activities for children. Our hope is to create a safe space for families in need. There will be much work and opportunities to get involved in the coming months. For now, we could really use your help with the following wish list items:
FUNDS FOR FEEDING FAMILIES
FUNDS TO PURCHASE MEDICINE
FUNDS TO BUILD A PLAYGROUND
VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
INTERNET FOR ONE YEAR $360
SALARY FOR TWO STAFF MEMBERS FOR ONE YEAR $9,000
MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES FOR ONE YEAR $2,200
AN SUV OR TRUCK TO BE KEPT AT THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR GENERAL USE INCLUDING; PURCHASING GROCERIES AND TRANSPORTING MIGRANT TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OR TO BUS STATION
VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH FUNDRAISING
LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ASYLUM CASES
MORE WAYS TO HELP
MEDICAL NEEDS
We want to build and stock a first aid unit and need your help. We are looking for shelves, medical tools, medicines for men, women, children plus other medical supplies. If you can donate funds to purchase any of the above or if you have access to donations of this type please reach out! Donations are 100% tax-deductible (depending, of course, on your personal financial situation). If you are a doctor or nurse interested in helping, we would love to hear from you!
SHELTER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Our current construction project is to build a large ramada (63'x30') to provide sheltered space for meals and kids' activities. Soon after, we will begin construction on an additional set of dormitories with bunk beds, a family area, and a medical unit. The migrants help by building bunk beds and tables. Donations to our construction fund will make a huge difference--the need for this additional space is urgent!
ELECTRICAL PANEL (125 AMPS)
125 Amp Panel - $430
RAMADA FOR PLAYGROUND
Ramada for playground or shading options (has to be sturdy enough for monsoon season)
FLOORING FOR PLAYGROUND
SWINGS FOR PLAYGROUND
3 X SWAMP COOLERS
$450 each.
2 X AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
$200 each.
FENCING
Fencing to protect kids area.
WATER STORAGE TANK
RAMADA EXTENSION
Funds for extending existing ramada where families eat meals - $5K
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FUND
GARDEN
A vegetable garden with planter boxes, with irrigating system.
TABLES AND CHAIRS
For use in craft room.