Sometimes it may just be for the refugee to practice English.Īdditional information is available on the Exodus World Service website.

New Neighbor Conversations, where the volunteer meets with a refugee 1:1 to dialogue about whatever the focus may be at a given time.

There are ongoing training opportunities available for this program.

New Neighbor program, which is a 3-month commitment to befriend a newly arrived family and meet with them for an hour or so each week to help them adjust to life here.

The collection and delivery of a Welcome Pack, which stocks the new apartment for everyday needs, e.g.

Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, groups, and families both for one-time, as well as longer-term commitments.

The mission of Exodus World Service is to mobilize the Church to welcome and befriend refugees. For more information on a particular ministry, contact the ministry leader listed, or use our contact form to be connected to the person who can best answer your questions. Please consider thoughtfully where to contribute your time and talents to some of the ministries listed. Marker can serve the Lord through Matthew 25: at home or away from home, at regular times or at sporadic times, in the day or the evening, long-term or short-term. In a spirit of servanthood and thanksgiving, consider the activities our parish offers close to home. The vision of Matthew 25 Ministries is to feed the hungry, house the homeless, befriend the stranger, and empower the needy within our local communities. For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was a stranger, and you invited me in. I needed clothes, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you looked after me. I was in prison, and you came to visit me. Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers, you did for me.

Lazarus house homeless shelter