Current Needs for Recent Arrivals
IWR depends on donations to provide refugees with important items when they arrive in our community.
We only accept items when we are able to distribute them directly to recently arrived families and individuals.
Contact our Welcome Home Team at welcome.home@ithacawelcomesrefugees.org if you are interested in making a donation.
RECENT NEEDS MET!
- 9/18 – Dehumidifier
- 9/11 – Nightstand with drawers
- 9/1 – Standing Floor Lamps (1-3 requested)
- 9/11 – Diapers, Size 5
- 9/1 – Rolling office chair – Must be clean and not in need of repair.
- 10/14 – Diapers, Size 4
- 10/2 – Space Heater donated
- 10/1 – Microwave donated for a household that needed quick meals to get to school!
- 9/24 – Queen size mattress donated!
Groceries & Food
- GIFT CARDS TO LOCAL GROCERY STORES – We are gratefully accept donations of grocery store Gift Cards in any amount that we then pass on to families we are working with who are struggling with food insecurity. Preferred grocery stores are those on public transportation routes (Aldi, Tops, P&C, Walmart, and Wegmans). Please note the amount on the face of gift cards and mail to Ithaca Welcomes Refugees, 315 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN FOOD SECURITY: We also work with the Friendship Donations Network for additional food security options.
Furniture and Household Items - Welcome Home Team
CURRENTLY SEEKING
- 10/27 – Kids Winter Coats – Ages 2-14. Must be clean and not in need of repair. Contact Kowayez@ithacawelcomesrefugees.org
- 10/27 – Queen size mattress, frame, & box spring. Must be clean and not in need of repair. Contact Kowayez@ithacawelcomesrefugees.org
- 9/11 – Small Desk & Chair – Needed for studying and homework. Must be clean and not in need of repair. Contact Kowayez@ithacawelcomesrefugees.org
- 8/11 – Working Computer – Laptop preferred and charging cord – For individual who needs a computer for work. Contact Contact Kowayez@ithacawelcomesrefugees.org
IWR only collects furniture and household items when we have a new family or individual scheduled to arrive in Tompkins County, and participate in the ‘Welcome Home‘ program. It can sometimes be months or years between arrivals – so we are unable to collect furniture at all times.
When we have new confirmed arrivals, we will release a request list with asks for specific furniture and household items that work in the housing we have secured for them.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS: We are grateful to Finger Lakes ReUse for supporting IWR through their ReMAP program which provides vouchers for immigrants and families involved with IWR to purchase materials to outfit their homes. We also partner with Mimi’s Attic, who collect donations and consignments on behalf of IWR, this in-store credit is then distributed to our refugee partners to purchase household supplies and furniture. Mama Goose and Catholic Charities also collaborate with our partners for clothing, baby, and children’s needs.
Computers & Work Supplies
- Laptop Computer & Charging cords – Ongoing request for families needing computers for work and school
We work with newly arrived refugee partners to support them in finding employment in Tompkins County. We sometimes need to collect specific items to support our partners in their new jobs.
