Refugee Resettlement Newcomers Party hosted at Grace on Sat, June 4, 2022
In 2017 Grace in the Desert contracted with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada to provide refugee resettlement assistance. Since then the Refugee Resettlement Committee, working closely with Catholic Charities, has helped resettle more than 40 at risk refugees legally entering the United States. This ministry’s work, among other acts of service, includes:
- Receiving, holding and delivering donated furniture.
- Shopping for/delivering required household items and food.
- Setting up refugee apartments.
- Meeting refugees at the Airport, accompanying them to their new home, and providing a culturally appropriate first meal.
- Introducing refugees to the Las Vegas area, including our beautiful park areas and the Strip.
- Driving refugees to required appointments at Catholic Charities, medical offices, etc.
- The Committee members visit our refugee families when appropriate.
In the fall of 2022, Grace was privileged to have Epiphany Episcopal Church join with it as a partner in support of this ministry's work.