Our women’s Bible study group had the privilege of serving at Friends of Refugees “Mommy & Me” Christmas party.
Friends of Refugees is an organization striving to “care for refugees through relationships and opportunities that provide for their well-being, education and employment as they become contributing members of society.” Their Mommy and Me Family Literacy Program offers English classes especially designed for refugee mothers with small children (ages 0-4).
Every year, thousands of refugees come to the United States seeking a better life. In the early 1990′s, the process of resettling refugees began in the community of Clarkston, GA, a small town located within metro Atlanta. Since this process began, approximately 60,000 refugees have been resettled in this area. With over 150 different ethnic groups represented within and around the city, Clarkston has been named “the most diverse square mile in America” by the New York Times.
Our group was delighted to plan and facilitate 2 crafts for the children. We helped them trace and cut their handprints to make reindeer antler hats and to assemble little candy-holding Christmas mice. We also led a group in singing Christmas carols.
