It could go one of two ways...

Refugees could be left to their own devices when they arrive in Charleston...left to navigate a foreign culture, with no language skills and little education. They would be vulnerable and dependent on public benefits. They would be alone, discouraged, and afraid. This would be a hard and dangerous way. We don't want that way for our own selves and we don't want that way for our neighbors.

Sojourner Care Charleston knows a better way. The way of Jesus. The way in which refugees receive community, advocacy, resources, friendship, and education. The way in which they are most likely to grow into thriving community members who make contributions. Most refugees come with grit and a determination to use their God given gifts and talents. Like most of us, they don't want to live helplessly, waiting for others to tell them what to do. They want to flourish.

At Sojourner Care Charleston, the way of Jesus looks like...

Grace filled community, friendship, mentorship, youth programs, art based therapies, therapeutic groups, english training, scholarships, job support, transportation, cultural training, legal support, health advocacy, and financial support. Our vision is thriving individuals who make dignifying contributions to their communities. Our strategy is investment and long term equipping through training, relationship and scholarship. Never hand outs, always a hand up!

The way of Jesus requires community...

We were created to thrive in relationship and community. We can't and we shouldn't care for sojourners on our own. We covet your support to boost our resources and we long to see many involved in this good work. We're not gatekeeping the blessing of being involved in the journey of a refugee. Financial gifts to Sojourner Care Charleston are truly an investment in individual lives and in a thriving community.

The way of Jesus isn't wasted...

Your contribution translates directly into tangible outcomes for our neighbors. Our organization is volunteer led, with very little overhead. When you give, you are not funding a program; you are investing in a person's future. For example, a gift of $30 could afford an elementary student a pair of glasses to help them read; a gift of $100 could help a dad get to work for a month so he can provide for his family, a gift of $200 could help cover immigration legal fees that allow individuals to get jobs and access healthcare; a gift of $1000 can sponsor a youth's participation in club soccer for a year. A $1 gift can be multiplied with other gifts to help an individual pay for car insurance or work clothes so that they can drive to community college or participate in internships.

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Financial gifts ultimately nourish the lives of our sojourning neighbors, but they also encourage our volunteers who give so much of themselves to keep our programs going.

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