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Afghan Neighbor Ministry

November 5, 2021 - November 6, 2021

TX United States
Description

Ways to get involved:

1) Garage Sale Fundraiser
November 5-6
11532 Cromwell Cir, Dallas, TX 75229

  • This garage sale is to support the Goodrich’s ministry to newly arriving refugees from Afghanistan. The garage sale is located 10 miles from the church. We are asking that you drop off items for the garage sale on Thursday, November 4th at the address above between 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Please contact Grant Goodrich @ 817-526-2553 if you have questions or to arrange alternate drop off times or assistance with pick up of donations.
  • Please donate quality furniture and household items to be sold.
  • Come and shop at the garage sale!
  • Volunteer at the garage sale: Volunteers are needed to sort and price items for the sale on Thursday, Nov. 4th and to work with customers and sorting items throughout the sale on Nov. 5-6. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AAAAD23A7F94-afghan

The money raised will help purchase essential items that are appropriate for the families and the space that is available.

2) Purchase and donate new items that will be delivered directly to the arriving families by our welcome team. You can bring these items to the church during the week, Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or on Sunday mornings. A donation box will be located in the foyer behind the Next Step desk.
  • Bath towels
  • Wash clothes
  • Bath mats
  • Pot Holders
  • Dish Towels
  • Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Kitchen Items:
    • cooking utensils
    • cups
    • dishes
  • Hygiene items:
    • toothbrush
    • shampoo
    • soap
    • broom
    • dust pan
    • vacuum cleaners

3. Welcome Team Sign up

If you are interested in learning more about joining the welcome team to meet newly arriving refugees, please email Grant Goodrich at loveiswinningdfw@gmail.com Opportunities may include: airport pickup, furnishing apartment, spending time with the family, visiting the home, taking them on errands or activities.
There is a required training and background check required to volunteer with this team.

Details

Start:
November 5, 2021
End:
November 6, 2021
TX United States

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