Refugee & Immigration Services > Make a Donation!

Refugee and Immigration Services, Diocese of Jefferson City is sustained in part by the very generous donations of hundreds of individual donors in the Jefferson City, Columbia and surrounding area Parishes and communities.  As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we will gladly provide a receipt for your tax-deductible donation!

In-kind

Our office establishes a new, fully-furnished home for each newly arrived refugee.  The following items are needed to outfit our refugees in their new homes:

Furniture:  twin, full, and queen beds; kitchen tables and chairs; sofas; coffee and end tables; dressers; desks

Appliances:  table and floor lamps; microwaves; alarm and wall clocks; televisions; vacuum cleaners

Bathroom/Bedroom:  Bath and hand towels; washcloths; shampoo and conditioner; soapand body wash; toothbrushes and toothpaste; deodorant; shower curtains and rings; waste bins; razors; facial tissues; toilet paper; linens and blankets/comforters (twin, full, and queen beds); Hangers and Laundry baskets; Laundry detergent; broom anddustpansKitchen:  Dishsets and cutlery; drinking glasses; pots/pans and baking dishes; serving platters and mixing bowls; dish detergent and sponges; trash cans and bags.

For large furniture, please call the office to schedule a pick-up:  (573) 442-7568

Financial gifts

Monetary donations are a vital part of our funding.  All financial gifts are deeply appreciated and will be allocated responsibly toward the varying needs of our client populations.  You may send your financial gift by mail to either Refugee Services office:

Vehicles

The populations we serve are forced to abandon much of their former lives; not least of these items is a means of transportation.  Because our communities’ public transit systems do not meet all the needs of late shifts or employers outside of the city limits, many refugee clients are limited in their ability to achieve self-sufficiency.  When you are ready for your new vehicle, please consider donating your old one to us! 

For inquiries related to vehicle donations, please contact the Columbia Office Manager at (573) 442-7568.

Host a fundraiser

We are always looking for people who can organize a donation drive or an awareness or fundraising event.  No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to coordinate between our offices and the community!  If you are interested in helping with fundraising or donation drives, please contact the Development Coordinator at (573) 442-7568. 

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