We are excited to announce that our partnership with Samaritan's Purse has led to us being approved as a resettlement sponsor. Our goal is to continue to resettle as many families as God allows. Below is information about how you can partner with us in this incredible work that God has given to us. We will welcome our first family to the Dubuque community at the end of January.

At this time we are looking for certain items to help with the transition. If you or your organization would like to partner with us you can give financially below or contact us.

All giving will be held in a fund used to help with the resettlement of Afghan Refugees.

We are collecting a limited amount furniture and household items that are good quality.

We are asking for gift certificates for most items of clothing, as we do not have the space nor capacity to sort through all kinds of clothing. We will consider some items like very gently used heavy sweaters and winter jackets. We recommend gift cards from: Kohls, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Wal-Mart, and Target.

Please see below for a list of the many kits we are seeking for specific groups of things that are both necessary to a household and will help create home. Putting together a kit is a great way for you, your family, your faith or civic group, your school or your work place to welcome our new neighbors.

Please contact the Donations Committee to donate household goods or furniture:  office@newlifedbq.com

All items for donation should be new or very gently used

Furniture

We are purchasing new beds for our families. Consider donating the cost of a bed and bed frame for a child or adult.

We will also be accepting donations for the following list of items:

• Dining tables and chairs
• Small couches or sofas (not sleepers)
• Upholstered chairs
• Coffee tables
• Bedroom dressers
• Lamps
• Decorative Floor Rugs
• Night stands/ coffee tables
• Vacuum cleaners
• Adult and child bicycles, helmets, and locks

Consider donating a Welcome Kit

KITCHEN KIT

Place settings for six people

Silverware for six people

Set of knives

Cutting boards

Colander

Silverware holder

Mixing bowls

Measuring cups and spoons

Can opener

Dish towels and potholders

Dish soap and sponges

Dishwasher soap

Plastic wrap

Consider adding:

Coffee pot

Rice cooker

Baking pans

Glass or plastic Tupperware

COOKING KIT

Full set of pots and pans

Wooden spoons, scraper, spatula, etc.

HOUSEHOLD KIT

Trash bags

Wastebaskets for kitchen and bathroom

Broom & dust pan

Mop

All-purpose cleaner

Paper towels

Light bulbs

Pens and paper

Alarm clocks

Please consider adding:

Vacuum cleaner and vacuum bags

Radio

BEDROOM KIT

Pillows & pillow cases

Queen and twin sheet sets

Blankets

Comforters

Mattress protectors

BABY KIT

Diapers

Wipes

Blankets

Clothing

Car seat

Gift Cards

YOUTH KIT

Gift cards for clothing

Art supplies

Music player or radio

Please consider purchasing:

iPad, tablet or computer

Paid internet service for 6-12 months

CHILD COMFORT KIT

Toys

Stuffed animals

Dolls and action figures

Alphabet and number flashcards

Art supplies

Sweets

OTHER IDEAS FOR GIVING

Cell phone with 6-12 months service

Computer or iPad with 6-12 months of paid internet service

• Musical instruments

office@newlifedbq.com

(563) 294-0074‬