Shepherd of the Hills Presentation

Updated 3/28/25

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 ______”

  • Sample letter

  • Host a letter writing party

  • Sign up for LSS-SW advocacy email alerts

Give

  • Help LSS-SW compete for over $160,000 in prizes on April 1, Arizona Gives Day – the first $20,000 in gifts will be matched by a generous matching donor

  • Greatest in-kind needs are cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies and gift cards. See shopping wishlist here. Deliver in-kind items to our office during business hours

  • Purchase items from our Amazon wishlist that will be delivered directly to our office

  • Make a gift to our refugee crisis fund, to help refugees in Arizona

  • Get a dollar-for-dollar credit on your 2024 OR 2025 state income tax using the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit

Action Teams
LSS-SW doesn’t currently offer any remote volunteer positions, but there are still many ways you can help!

  • Community Dinner – host a community dinner featuring a dish from countries like the Congo, Afghanistan, or Syria, and feature information about the refugee crisis in those regions

  • Movie Night – host a community movie night featuring a story of a refugee crisis

  • Lettering Writing Event – host a letter writing party to advocate for refugees

  • Women’s Empowerment Pop-Up Boutique – sell items handmade by refugee women

  • Backpack buddies – collect back-to-school supplies and backpacks for refugee students

  • LSS-SW can provide limited support in helping you get these projects going – contact Ruth Escobar at rescobar@lss-w.org for details

Resources