Financial donations can be made to:
Catholic Charities Agency
att:  Welcoming Refugees Resettlement Project
65 Elliot Street
Springfield, MA 01105   

Because we anticipate a small number of refugee families arriving, we need only a limited number of items. We are collecting some furniture and household items.

We are asking for gift certificates for most items of clothing, as we do not have the space nor capacity to sort through all kinds of clothing. We will consider some items like very gently used heavy sweaters and winter jackets. See below for a list of gift certificates we suggest.

Please see below for a list of the many kits we are seeking for specific groups of things that are both necessary to a household and will help create home. Putting together a kit is a great way for you, your family, your faith or civic group, your school or your work place to welcome our new neighbors.

All items for donation should be new or very gently used

Furniture

∙Mattresses and bed frames
We anticipate needing 17 queen size beds and 34 twin size  
To purchase a bed through Bob’s Discount Stores, click here
∙20 Dining Tables to fit 4-6 people
∙120 Dining chairs 6 people per family x 20 families
∙20 microwaves
∙20 Couches or sofas, on the smaller side
∙20 Coffee tables
∙40 Easy chairs, on the smaller side
∙30-40 Bedroom dressers
∙Lamps
∙Floor Rugs
∙20-40 Night Stands
∙20 Vacuum Cleaners
∙Framed artwork for walls

Clothing        

We are looking for an assortment of child, teen, woman and men's clothing

∙Winter coats should be very gently used and clean
∙Winter accessories such as hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and long underwear

We recommend gift cards from:
JC Penney
TJ Maxx
Marshall’s
Old Navy

Consider donating a Welcome Kit

If you would like to assemble a Welcome Kit, please contact r.azad@diospringfield.org to coordinate.

We will gather 15-20 kits of each:

KITCHEN KITS
Place settings: small and dinner plates, bowls, glasses for 6
Silverware for 6 people
Knife set
Cutting board(s)
colander
Silverware holder
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups/spoons
Can opener
Dish towels
Potholders
Dish soap
Sponges
Dishwasher soap
Plastic wrap
Consider Adding one or more of the following:
Coffee pot
Tea kettle
Rice cooker
Baking pans
Glass or plastic Tupperware

COOKING KITS
Full Set of Pots and Pans (please include larger pots)
Cooking Utensils: wooden spoons, scraper, spatula, etc.
Pot Holders

BATHROOM KITS
Toilet paper
Towels (bath and hand)
Shampoo
Soap or body gel
Lotion
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorant
Shower Curtain and rings
Brush and comb
Bathroom cleanser or wipes
Toilet bowl brush and plunger
Please Consider Adding:
Sanitary pads
Razors
Shaving cream

HOUSEHOLD KITS
Trash bags
Wastebaskets for kitchen and bathroom
Broom & dust pan
Mop
All-purpose cleaner
Paper towels
Light bulbs
Pens/paper
Alarm clock/clocks
Please Consider Adding:
Vacuum cleaner/vacuum bags
Radio

BEDROOM KIT
Pillows
Pillow cases
Queen and twin sheets
Blankets
Comforters
Mattress protector(s)

BABY KITS
Diapers
Wipes
Blankets
Clothing
Car seat
Gift cards

CHILD COMFORT KITS
Toys
Stuffed animals
Dolls/Action Figures
Sweets
Alphabet/Number Flashcards
Learning games
Art supplies

YOUTH KITS
Gift cards for clothing, supplies
Art supplies
Music player or radio
Please consider purchasing:
An iPad or computer
Paid internet service for 6 months to a 1 year

KITS FOR WOMEN:
Crochet yarn and hooks and/or
Knitting yarn and needles and/or
Embroidery thread and needles and/or
Sewing: fabric, needles, scissors
Art supplies
Easy to Read books for little kids
Flashcards: alphabets, numbers, words
Nice-Smelling Lotion
Gift Card for something special

Other Ideas to Give:
∙Cell phone and 6-12 months of service
∙Computer or iPad and 6-12 months of internet service
∙Fans
∙Air conditioners
∙Bicycles or motorized scooters
∙Musical Instruments

ON-GOING COLLECTION OF: 
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Kleenex
Diapers
Baby Wipes
Sanitary pads
Toothpaste
Shampoo
Soap and shower gel
Deodorant
Razors and shaving cream