Category: Refugees

Helping our new Refugee Family!

All Peoples is partnering with the Bonnycastle Homestead Association to supply furniture and household goods for our new refugee family.  Bring the items to the church on Sunday Sept 22, before or immediately following the Sunday Service. Sheila Ward will take them to the refugee center for distribution. Want to contribute supplies? Click here for the list. The … Continue reading Helping our new Refugee Family!

The JFCS MOSAIC Awards- Our KY Refugee Ministries Colleague, Maha Kolko, is a Honoree!

Jewish Family and Career Services is offering its MOSAIC Awards-  special recognition for a select few in our community that have dedicated themselves to their cause.   Our Ally in All Peoples International Justice projects, Maha Kolko of Ky Refugee Ministries, has been instrumental in securing a continuing partnership with All Peoples in welcoming and … Continue reading The JFCS MOSAIC Awards- Our KY Refugee Ministries Colleague, Maha Kolko, is a Honoree!

Third Afghan Family sponsored by All Peoples with Muslim Americans for Compassion July 2022

The International Justice Committee received notice about a week ago that our third family from Afghanistan was on the way to Louisville. This time it’s a family of eight!  The father of the family, Tamim, has been in the USA since August, 2021. He has most recently been working at Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) as … Continue reading Third Afghan Family sponsored by All Peoples with Muslim Americans for Compassion July 2022

Welcome Refugee Family #1- Yes, there will be more!

All Peoples International Justice program supports our Afghan refugees who fled the violence in Afghanistan and are now seeking a peaceful new home in Kentucky.  We thank Ky Refugee Ministries (KRM), the International Justice activists at both All Peoples and First Church for their selfless giving.  Read Sheila Ward’s journal entry and some photos of … Continue reading Welcome Refugee Family #1- Yes, there will be more!

Last Week: All Peoples CoSponsors Two Refugee Families-Donations Requested!

Due to the crisis in Afghanistan, we are expecting up to 200 people arriving in Louisville over the next few weeks. Our International Justice Committee has committed to cosponsoring 2 families with Kentucky Refugee Ministries. We will be accepting household items, furniture, linens etc at the Sawyer room until October 3d. Contact Sheila Ward 502-592-7616 … Continue reading Last Week: All Peoples CoSponsors Two Refugee Families-Donations Requested!