"Atlanta Stands with Muslims & Refugees"
Atlanta Interfaith Rally
"Atlanta Stands with Muslims & Refugees"
Everyone Welcome
This is a peaceful rally, meant to bring together Muslims, refugees, and allies. The program will be announced soon, so be sure to check back here. We will be inviting many refugee families who we hope will share their experiences.
Get your Refugees Welcome T-Shirt to wear Saturday! 50% of proceeds will be donated to the 5 local resettlement agencies who help welcome refugees: https://refugeeswelcomega.myshopify.com/
To learn more about those five agencies, check out:
*Catholic Charities Atlanta:https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/refugee-resettlement-services/
*International Rescue Committee Atlanta:https://www.rescue.org/united-states/atlanta-ga
*Lutheran Services of Georgia: https://www.lsga.org/refugees/
*New American Pathways: http://newamericanpathways.org/
*World Relief Atlanta: http://worldreliefatlanta.org/
There are many other great refugee service organizations in Georgia. Each of these serves refugees and immigrants after arrival and can use donations at this crucial time:
• CDF Action: Make a gift online: https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=73679
• Center for Pan-Asian Community Services (CPACS): https://cpacs.org/donate/
• Clarkston Community Center: Donate link is at the top right of their page: http://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/
• Friends of Refugees: You can “join the story” at this link: https://friendsofrefugees.com/donate-now/
• Fugees Family: https://secure.piryx.com/donate/ffQxGC3I/Fugees-Family/whatnowmatchingcampaign
• Georgians for Syrian Refugees. Currently operating under Syran Community Network. Designate "Atlanta" on the dedication page: http://syriancommunitynetwork.org/web/index.php/donate/
• Global Village Project: Give thorough this link: http://globalvillageproject.org/ways-to-give/
• Jewish Family and Career Services: Give through their portal. https://www.jfcsatl.org/donate
• Latin American Association: Give through this site:
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/LatinAmericanAssociation/makeadonation.html
• Refugee Womens Network:Donate link is at the top right of their page: http://refugeewomensnetworkinc.org/
• Somali American Community Center: Donate via their web site: http://www.somaliaccatl.org/donate
UPDATE: We've had questions about physical donations (in-kind donations). The organizers have decided it would be too complicated to organize drives for all the awesome, wonderful groups who deserve and need items right now. However, we are fully supportive of those interested reaching out to the orgs above to see what they need and independently organizing a time to drop off items with them - whether at the rally or at other times. Please feel free to learn more about the 5 resettlement agencies and all of these great service orgs and their needs.
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2017
Time: 12 noon - 3pm
Venue: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 731 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Since it is on a MARTA route, we are highly encouraging folks to use MARTA. The closest stop is the North Ave station and its only two blocks away!
Contact: Munir Meghjani, 678-770-2101, https://www.facebook.com/events/1758875681095914/
