Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program July 2025 Update
26 Refugee Homes Furnished
102 Refugees Resettled
As of the middle of July, the Birmingham and Berkley First Refugee Resettlement Team in partnership with Cass Community Social Services has provided donated furnishings for 26 homes that house 102 Afghan refugees and there is more help to be given!
Over the past seven months, CASS Community Social Services and Birmingham and Berley First United Methodist Churchs have teamed up on a program to furnish the homes of newly arrived Afghan Refugees as they resettle in the Detroit area. The Refugee Resettlement Team combines all the necessary resources to support a home furnishing program such as
The refugees our church has served have come in a variety of family situations including single men, couples and families with as many as 9 children and occupy a variety of home settings including efficiency apartments, larger apartments, flats and single-family homes. Fortunately, your generous donations have made it possible for our resettlement volunteers to provide each family with a set of furnishings that suits their family size and living space.
“I was hungry, and you fed me; thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your home, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me.”
Matthew 25:35-36
26 Refugee Homes Furnished
102 Refugees Resettled
As of the middle of July, the Birmingham and Berkley First Refugee Resettlement Team in partnership with Cass Community Social Services has provided donated furnishings for 26 homes that house 102 Afghan refugees and there is more help to be given!
Over the past seven months, CASS Community Social Services and Birmingham and Berley First United Methodist Churchs have teamed up on a program to furnish the homes of newly arrived Afghan Refugees as they resettle in the Detroit area. The Refugee Resettlement Team combines all the necessary resources to support a home furnishing program such as
- a truck
- drivers
- warehouse space
- volunteers
- access to donors
- a very supportive congregation
- and the will to serve our new neighbors!
The refugees our church has served have come in a variety of family situations including single men, couples and families with as many as 9 children and occupy a variety of home settings including efficiency apartments, larger apartments, flats and single-family homes. Fortunately, your generous donations have made it possible for our resettlement volunteers to provide each family with a set of furnishings that suits their family size and living space.
“I was hungry, and you fed me; thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your home, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me.”
Matthew 25:35-36