The Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, has called for donations to assist newly resettled Afghan families in Atlanta.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Oct. 27, the Trinity Presbyterian Church announced that its church members are assisting the Afghan families in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
The church said the Afghan families are expected to arrive in the next few weeks.
According to the post, the Trinity Presbyterian Church appealed for donations at this time, given limited storage availability.
The church has listed items that would greatly benefit the newly resettled families, including a chest of drawers, kitchen chairs, and bookshelves.
It added that kitchen supplies (serving spoons, kitchen knives, dinner plates, and bowls), bathroom supplies (toilet paper, razors, shower curtain, and hand towels), and cleaning supplies (laundry detergent, paper towels, multipurpose cleaner, bucket, broom, map, wastebaskets, light bulbs, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner).
The Trinity Presbyterian also appealed for miscellaneous items, including small television, pens, paper, envelopes, and radio.
Those interested in donating may contact Laurie Buchmiller at lbuchmiller@gmail.com and visit the Trinity Presbyterian Church's Facebook page for more information.
Food Drive
The Trinity Presbyterian Church has also requested donations for a stock for the ministry’s food drive last Sunday, Oct. 3.
The church requested donations for Intown Collaborative Ministries' food drive, according to its Facebook post on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
The Trinity Presbyterian Church is supplying the food pantry at Intown Collaborative Ministries, the post read.
The church shared that the Intown Collaborative Ministries have been aiding folks in the community experiencing food poverty.
The groceries are distributed twice a week to families and individuals.
Oatmeal packets, instant grits, apple sauce, granola bars, peanut butter, jelly, tuna packets, soup cans, macaroni and cheese, and shelf-stable milk were requested by the church.
They also asked potential contributors to double-check expiration dates since the Intown Collaborative Ministries will not accept things that have already passed their expiration date.
The Trinity Presbyterian Church's 2020 Hunger Relief Fund included the Intown Collaborative Ministries.
The church likewise thanked those generous donations. Food contributions can be dropped off at the Trinity Presbyterian Church until Sunday, Oct. 3.
Outreach Program
According to the website of Intown Collaborative Ministries, outreach teams can learn about individuals and families facing homelessness through referrals or on the streets.
According to the ministries, the outreach professionals will examine the customers' needs and housing constraints.
Clients are enrolled in the Atlanta citywide housing queue, according to Intown Ministries.
Meanwhile, the outreach workers undertake case management to assist clients in overcoming housing impediments, according to the report.
According to the website, they also help identify documents, benefits, medical care, mental health services, and rehabilitation.
When the house becomes available, the Intown Collaborative Ministries claimed that they would assist the clients in determining if the home is the best fit for them.
It was also stated that the personnel would conduct transition case management to housing assistance services.
Those who wish to see more information written in this article may visit the Intown Collaborative Ministries' website.
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