Shelter for Refugees
Most families who are fleeing war-torn countries or migrating from developing nations lose all their earthly possessions as a result. As they make the dangerous, tiring journey to their new homes, many refugees are left vulnerable and exposed to the elements. Upon arrival in a new city, they may find housing in small apartments, makeshift tent cities, and other dangerous conditions. The gift of a shelter provides refugee families in need with
- safety from thieves and crimes of opportunity
- protection from risk of exposure and the elements
- a place to call home as they await visas and citizenship
- a sense of security amid their experiences of trauma and uncertainty
The impact of your gift
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Nauris and Sanita Graudiņš, a church-planting couple in Latvia, have been hosting Ukrainian refugees from Mariupol at their hotel. Gifts to Send Relief allow them to continue their ministry as they help Ukrainians find medical care, jobs, childcare, and schooling. They also hold worship services every Sunday and are available to the refugees to listen and provide spiritual support.
