Click on the image to find what's currently needed by the refugee family we are sponsoring. You can sign-up for what you choose to donate and bring those items to church; there will be a basket for New Neighbor Donations in the Gathering Space. Or, sign-up to provide a weekly meal; meal arrangements will be clarified after sign-up.

Furniture is the greatest immediate need as we prepare to welcome new refugee families to Wausau, although other items needed to establish a household also are needed. Please checkout the web site of New Beginnings for Refugees to find out what's needed now and how to donate what you are able to donate.

Our new neighbors speak Pashto. Here is an introduction to simple Pashto greetings.
A video introduction to Afghan culture - Part 1
A video introduction to Afghan culture - Part 2
An introduction to refugees and refugee re-settlement.
Fr. Tom's offers some perspective on a chaotic arrival.

On Thursday, Oct. 7 a diverse group of community representatives participated in a discussion addressing the many aspects involved in welcoming refugees. This is a recording of that important discussion, which also includes updated information as to the immediate plan for welcoming Afghan refugees for resettlement in the Wausau area.

Here is a link to offer financial assistance for transitional refugee efforts by Catholic Charities of the Dicoese of La Crosse at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin.