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Refugee Sponsorship
Refugee Sponsorship
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Hakafa Welcomes Refugee Families!
In 2015, Hakafa decided to help one refugee family. The first family we helped, the Musas, arrived in January 2016. Since that time, Hakafa has helped close to 20 families - from the Congo, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Belarus, Cameroon, and Syria - adjust to life in the United States. Approximately 50 congregants have become friends, family, teachers, and guides to these families. We have helped them practice their English, learn how to ride the trains, shop for groceries, write checks, and understand the world around them; we have introduced them to pizza, jazz, July 4th parades, and our favorite children's books. Our congregation has also provided monetary support for rent assistance, food, and winter gear.
If you are interested in becoming involved with our refugee program, please contact Hakafa members, Allison Stein or Bob Turner.
Click here to watch a video about how communities across the United States welcome refugees. The video features a number of Hakafa members and was made by the Refugee Council USA.
Read Hakafa member, Sara Kurensky's,
reflection on the experience of greeting the Renovat Family.
Mon, July 4 2022
5 Tammuz 5782
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Upcoming Programs and Events
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Friday ,
JulJuly 8 , 2022
Friday, Jul 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2022
Friday, Jul 15th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
JulJuly 22 , 2022
Friday, Jul 22nd 5:45p to 7:00p
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Friday ,
JulJuly 22 , 2022
Friday, Jul 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
JulJuly 29 , 2022
Friday, Jul 29th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2022
Tuesday, Aug 2nd 10:00a to 11:00a
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2022
Tuesday, Aug 2nd 7:30p to 8:45p
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2022
Wednesday, Aug 3rd 10:00a to 11:00a
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2022
Wednesday, Aug 3rd 1:00p to 2:30p
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2022
Thursday, Aug 4th 10:30a to 11:30a