Help Refugee Families Stay Safe and Secure – Your Support is Urgently Needed
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Dear Friend,
I hope this message finds you well. Today, I’m reaching out to share the story of a family that exemplifies both the incredible resilience and the urgent challenges faced by legally resettled refugees in our community.
Just before Christmas, John, Esther, and their three children arrived in Birmingham, Alabama, after spending a decade in a refugee camp. Thanks to Inspiritus, they were warmly welcomed, moved into their new apartment, and have begun rebuilding their lives.
John found an entry-level job and is working hard to support his family, but they are not yet self-sufficient—Esther is still searching for work, and their expenses are outpacing their limited income. With three young children to care for, the challenges of adjusting to a new country, and rising living costs, they are doing everything they can to make ends meet.
But now, an unexpected crisis is threatening their fragile new start.
A sudden freeze in government funding has cut off the rent assistance, food support, and case management services they were counting on to bridge the gap in these first critical months. Without immediate action, John and Esther are at risk of losing their home—just as they are starting to find their footing.
This is not just a policy issue—it’s a humanitarian crisis happening right now in our own community. Families who have already survived so much are now facing eviction, hunger, and uncertainty all over again.
BUT YOU CAN CHANGE THAT:
Your gift today will provide emergency support to keep John, Esther, and families like theirs housed, fed, and supported while Esther continues her job search. Every dollar makes an immediate impact:
$100 provides a week’s worth of groceries for a family.
$250 keeps the lights on and covers transportation to work and school.
$1,200 prevents a family from losing their home.
We can’t do this alone. Your generosity is the lifeline these families need to make it through this difficult time.
Please consider donating today to ensure families like John and Esther’s are not left behind. Together, we can make a difference.
Thank you for your compassion and your support during this critical moment.
Sincerely,
Aimee Zangandou
Executive Director
Inspiritus Refugee & Immigrant Services
P.S. If you have any questions about how your donation will be used or how you can get involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
