CPC Refugee Resettlement
As part of our commitment of extending God’s love, welcome, and hospitality to strangers, CPC launched a ministry initiative in 2021 in partnership with Jewish Social Services and Open Doors for Refugees to support the resettlement of refugee families in the Madison area. On September 1st, 2022 we welcomed our first refugee family from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and we continue to welcome refugee families.
Care and Support
Families have been through a lot by the time they arrive as refugees in the USA — fleeing their home countries from life threatening circumstances, often 2+ years of UN and US background checks, displacement, temporary housing, and eventual transition to a completely new country, culture and language context.
Refugee House
Extending hospitality and God’s love to refugee families continues at CPC. After resettling refugee families in Madison in 2022 and 2023, CPC has purchased a home for a refugee family on the north side of Madison. We are asking for the congregation’s help getting the house in livable condition by the new year. Scroll down to see if there’s something that might match your gifts.
As we begin again to prepare a home and provide services such as transportation, meals, and language assistance for anew family, we will need your prayers and able hands to help get this house prepared.
See below for our holiday wish list action items!
Get Involved (The Gift of Labor)
Through this new ministry, our dedicated volunteers provide loving care and support to the family as they adjust to life in our community. Various volunteer teams assist the refugee families with basic needs (housing, clothing and food), community integration (assistance accessing services like food pantries, bus transit and ESL programs) and ongoing mentorship. Reach out to us if you would like to get involved.
Here are the action items to get the Refugee House ready for a family:
1. Plumb and Caulk
Re-calk small areas of 2 bathrooms and complete “light” plumbing fixture updates or repairs.
2. Hardwood Help
Assist with hardwood flooring cleanings and finishes.
3. Doors
Hang 2 doors and plumb a new door in basement.
4. Electric
“Light” electric or receptacle moves in basement.
5. Lighting — GIFTED, Thank You!
Clean and inspect outdoor/porch lighting.
6. Carpentry
Perform about 2 – 4 hours of finish carpentry (hardwood floor molding and related).
7. Flooring
Assist with installing luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in basement.
8. Haul — GIFTED, Thank You!
Help haul and recycle carpet and miscellaneous rubbish.
9. Wainscot Basement Room
Assist in insulation, rough drywall repairs, and installation of wainscot in one basement room.
10. Ceiling and HVAC Ductwork Help
Assist with re-ducting, lights, and drywall or drop ceiling repairs or installs in one of two basement rooms.
11. Financial Support
(A) Support a carpenter/electrical/HVAC/flooring specialist (any amount helps!)
(B) Buy a light or plumbing fixture (any amount helps!)
Workdays
Attend and assist in any of the above items or other skills of yours during designated work days:
Thursday, December 19, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Thursday, December 27, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Saturday, January 4, 8:00am‑1:00pm (if needed)
Address: 1658 Lake View Drive
Questions about getting involved? Know what you want to help with? Click below to let us know. There will also be someone available to talk to during Community Hour (Sundays 10:00am) in the Gathering Area. Look for the mini house!
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