Did you know that Trinity has had a history of helping resettle refugee families? Our congregation sponsored a family from Vietnam helping them build new lives in the United States. This Lent we have another opportunity to help resettle an Afghan family, partnering with other churches and organizations. The Afghan Sponsor Circle of Greater Reading Area (ASCGRA) The Afghan Sponsor Circle of Greater Reading Area is a volunteer-led group that is helping to resettle an Afghan refugee family in our area. 100% of funds raised through this campaign will go towards resettlement costs for the family, getting them situated with housing, furniture, food, transportation, and other basic needs as they acclimate to life in the US.
Sponsor Circles are part of the US government’s emergency response to identify placements for the large numbers of Afghan allies and their families who were evacuated to his country after US forces withdrew from Afghanistan. The initiative expands the capacity of the US to welcome these refugees quickly and effectively, providing a critical addition to the ongoing efforts of refugee resettlement agencies. Our group will be matched with a newcomer family who wishes to resettle in our area. All donations or other offers of help are welcome. You can contact the ASCGRA team via email afghancirclereading@gmail.com if you wish to volunteer or learn more about this effort. Thank you!
Dining for a Cause on Tuesday, March 8
The Afghan Sponsor Circle of Greater Reading Area (ASCGRA) is having a fundraising meal at the Wyomissing Family Restaurant and Bakery on March 8th from 4pm to 8pm. The Wyomissing Family Restaurant and owner Hamid Chaudhry are generously sponsoring this fundraising dinner and will donate 100% of the proceeds to our group. The menu for the evening will include an all-you-can-eat dinner of fried chicken, lemon herbed chicken, cheeseburgers, fish, mashed potatoes, pasta & vegetables, and a variety of desserts & soft drinks.
Tickets for the meal event (curbside pick-up available) can be purchased on:
