Latest Update: 02/03/2025

Hi Robert,

Due to recent federal actions halting all government-funded activities for initial refugee resettlement, World Relief Sacramento is facing an unprecedented crisis. Without the necessary funds to sustain staffing and provide critical case management services—including housing, food, and transportation assistance for newly arrived families—we are forced to make difficult decisions.

As a result, we must cancel our FURNITURE DONATION DAY on Saturday, February 8, and we are unable to accept additional furniture or household donations at this time. This decision was not made lightly and does not reflect a lack of need for such donations, but rather the need for us to immediately re-direct limited staffing resources to the most critical needs in light of these recent changes.

Please know that your donations have been an incredible blessing, and we remain committed to finding solutions to resume accepting furniture and household donations to support families' essential living needs. We deeply appreciate your continued support as we navigate this challenging time. We will keep you updated as we continue collaborating with churches and the community to bridge this urgent gap.

Thank you for your support, your care, and your prayers for our newest neighbors in this time. 

Trusting in His provision,

MARK DANDENEAU, MSW
Regional Director
World Relief Sacramento

Refugee Families Need Your Help – Bridge the Gap Today

World Relief Sacramento must raise at least $100,000 by the end of February to provide urgent support for 115 refugee families—including 20 families in transitional housing who are at immediate risk of homelessness.

While the total funding gap to self-sufficiency exceeds one million dollars, this $100,000 goal is a critical step to ensuring families receive essential housing, food, and transportation assistance.

The good news? Thanks to an incredible outpouring of generosity, we are already 30% of the way there! But we still need your help to reach the full goal and keep families from losing vital support.

Your generosity is life-changing!

We Are Also Urgently in Need of Gift Cards 

● Food Gift Cards ($200 each) – Help 115 families put meals on the table. (Walmart, WinCo, etc.)

● Gas Gift Cards ($100 each) – Cover travel for critical support and fuel for deliveries.

● Rideshare Gift Cards ($50 each) – Provide transportation for families to job interviews and school. (Uber, Lyft, etc.) 

For more information, please email us at SacCE@wr.org.

Your Gift Will:

💙 Sustain essential support services and assistance for refugee families.

💙 Bridge housing assistance and costs for 115 families, preventing homelessness.

💙Provide access to food, gas, and transportation for families left without critical resettlement support.

Every donation—big or small—makes a real impact. Donate today to stand with refugees in our community.

Your support goes beyond financial gifts—our community's voices and prayers are powerful in this time of crisis. Here’s how you can help bridge the GAP (Give, Advocate & Pray):

● Give: Make a special offering or donation to meet urgent needs.

● Advocate: Contact your elected officials about the crisis impacting refugee resettlement.

● Pray: Incorporate a prayer for refugees into a Sunday service or host a prayer gathering.

● Serve (Volunteer): Gather a group to befriend and support refugees and immigrants.

For more information, visit World Relief Sacramento’s website or email us at SacCE@wr.org.

P.S. Policies, orders, and government waivers are changing by the hour. Follow us on social media or visit our Immigrant Resources Hub for regular updates about the changing landscape of needs and urgent announcements.

HELP NOW!