Level I Sponsorship Time commitment: one-two weeks Financial Contributions: $500-$1,000
Donations Pre-Arrival Procure funds to purchase items or cover expenses based on the sponsor level your group has selected. Collecting and storing items take about one month. If storage is available, collect new and gently used items prior to arrival. Have trucks readily available to transport items and track donations since they are tax-deductible to donors. CCC can provide tax form.
Not sure about a donation?
Note that there are some items that must be new such as mattresses, bedding, car seats, undergarments, etc. Also avoid any items that have been exposed to pets or smoke or have stains.
Ask yourself, Would I want this in my house?
Welcome Kits Purchase items for Welcome Kits (Appendix A, page 37) and have them sent directly to CCC. Visit www.cccofva.org/donate for Amazon wish lists. Food Collection Prepare a bag of culturally appropriate groceries for a refugee family. Use this as an opportunity to educate your congregation or community about the language and culture of the family. Storage If you are limited on space, ask families to collect items and store them until they receive notification of your group’s specified collection weekend and have them bring at that time. Make sure you have a delivery truck ready to go or schedule one with CCC. Post-Arrival Because refugee agencies receive federal funds, tracking donations and volunteer hours is vital to resettlement program. Remember to complete the forms and have the recipients sign where needed. Volunteer and donation forms can be found in Appendix C, page. 46.
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