Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Presentation 3/9/25
Advocate
Call your members of Congress and use these 3 easy sentences: "Hi. I'm a member of ______ congregation in Congressman/Senator _____ district and I ask you to work with the administration to resume the life-saving work of refugee resettlement. I am incredibly concerned and saddened about the recent decision to end the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. I care about this issue because ______”
Host a letter writing party
Volunteer
Register for volunteer orientation on March 18 to get started. If you are unable to attend the orientation but would still like to volunteer, register and a staff member will contact you directly.
Fingerprint clearance cards are required for all positions interfacing with clients and has a processing time. Get this process started today to expedite your start date
Our biggest needs are volunteering to help refugees with employment and English as a 1:1 mentor or group co-sponsors
Give
Greatest in-kind needs are cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies and gift cards. See shopping wishlist here
Purchase items from our Amazon wishlist that will be delivered directly to our office
Deliver in-kind items to Grant or Broadway office during business hours
Make a gift to our refugee crisis fund, to help refugees in Tucson
Get a dollar-for-dollar credit on your 2024 OR 2025 state income tax using the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit
Help LSS-SW compete for over $160,000 in prizes on April 1, Arizona Gives Day
Resources
Stephanie Petrilli, spetrilli@lss-sw.org, 480-828-7985