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Needed Items

Some items that we routinely need for refugees may be sitting in the back of your closet right now. Do you have any extra...?

BEDROOM
Sheet sets (all sizes)
Warm blankets
Clean pillows

Bed frames (all sizes)
Mattress pads (all sizes)
Dressers
Bedside Tables

GENERAL PUPOSE ITEMS
All furniture
Laundry baskets
Laundry detergent
Trash cans
Lamps
Light bulbs
Irons and ironing boards
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Hairdryers
Coffee tables
Umbrellas

BATHROOM
Shower curtains and hooks
Towels and washclothes
Bars of soap
Personal toiletry items

KITCHEN
Kitchen tables and chairs
Pots and pans
Glasses
Stainless eating and serving utensils
Plates, bowls, and cups
Coffeemakers
Cutting boards
Cutlery
Serving bowls
Dish towels


 

*Items in bold are currently in high demand.

KRM can arrange to have donated items picked up at your house. For more information on donating, please contact Lee Welsh. 479-9180.

In addition, we have provided a list with some of the specific needs of the refugees and the approximate costs for those interested in making monetary donations.

NEED COST
One month's rent $425.00
Deposit for utilities $180.00
Household supplies (i.e. towls, sheets, blanks, pots and pans) $125.00
School uniforms $50.00/child
General clothing (i.e. warm winter clothes, underwear, shoes) $Any amount
Medical items not covered by medical insurance (i.e. eyegalsses, hearing aids) $Any amount
Personal hygiene items for a family of 4 for one month $30.00
Bus tickets for children and unemployed family members $7.50
First week's food for a family of four $70.00
Student backpack $15.00

Send donations to:
Kentucky Refugee Ministries
969B Cherokee Road
Louisville, KY 40205

We are very grateful for your donations. All are tax-deductible.
Thank you! Moteh Shakeram! Hvala!
Shokran! Gracias! Merci!
Faleminderit! Cam on! Dakujeme!

 

 
URGENT!

Travel Near and Far is the theme of this year's Global Gourmet, KRM's annual fundraiser. If you have a Silent Auction service or item you would like to donate for this year's event, please contact Elizabeth Kaznak at 479-9180 x52.

KRM is currently in need of kitchen tables and chairs and dressers for newly-arriving refugee families. If you have such items to donate, contact Lee Welsh at 479-9180 ext. 14, lwelsh@kyrm.org

 

Upcoming Events
July, 27 2008
World Refugee Day Book Group Discussion