9/1/21 - West Michigan to Host Afghan Refugees

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 5:54 PM

AP photo / Jose Luis Magana

A number of community organizations will work to welcome Afghan refugees to the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo area.

(WWMT) - West Michigan is getting ready to welcome about 100 refugees from Afghanistan. They may be housed in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek or Grand Rapids but that still remains unconfirmed.

In preparation for their arrival, churches in the Kalamazoo area are asking for donations to help make settling into their new homes a bit easier. If you'd like to help, here are a few items that are being requested:

School supplies
Grocery store gift cards
Hygiene items
Furniture
Bedding
grocery store gift cards
monetary donations

Monetary donations will also be accepted. You can see the full list of requested items here.

Here are a couple of places where you can drop off those donations:

People's Church - 1758 10th St N in Kalamazoo. Donations may be dropped off 1p.m. - 3 p.m. Mondays – Thursdays
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - 1747 W. Milham Ave. in Portage. Donations may be dropped off 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mondays – Thursdays.

If you're donating larger items like furniture or bedding all they ask is that you call ahead.

As well, Bethany Christian Services is looking for people to host these families until they land on their feet or until permanent housing can be found. They're also looking for connections with language tutors, transportation services and more.

If you or someone you know can help, please contact the Bethany Christian Services office at 269-372-8800.

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