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Think Globally. Act Locally.

Donate Now to Support our New Neighbors in Harrisburg.

CWS Harrisburg helps refugees from across the globe to integrate and thrive so they can navigate their new environment and contribute to our region's diversity and economic vitality.
Help create a welcoming atmosphere that benefits both newcomers and the broader community.
It's time to...
  • Focus on our similarities
  • Respect the humanity of every person in our community
  • Provide hope for the future
  • Advocate for peace

Your donation will help create a flexible fund to provide for the most urgent needs of our most vulnerable clients.

Donate

F A C T

We will welcome 600 new neighbors by January 20, 2025!

We have grown our capacity to welcome in 2 short years.
This is an urgent time to welcome.
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F A C T

Our multilayered programs train clients to acquire jobs.

Economic self-sufficiency helps them thrive.

From 2005 to 2019, the net fiscal impact of refugees and asylees in the U.S. was $123.8 billion.

Read More About The Fiscal Impact  ⇒
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F A C T

Our clients arrive to safety after multiple security and health checks.

They undergo many background checks before and upon arrival.
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Support the Emergency Fund.

The Fund will be client-specific and used in a flexible way. Stable housing will positively influence their Social Determinants of Health, including their socioeconomic status, environment, neighborhood safety, social support networks, and access to resources to meet their daily needs.

Most immediate needs:

  • rent

  • groceries

  • transportation fund

  • utilities

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Support the Emergency Fund.

The Fund will be client-specific and used in a flexible way. Stable housing will positively influence their Social Determinants of Health, including their socioeconomic status, environment, neighborhood safety, social support networks, and access to resources to meet their daily needs.

Your donations will make an immediate difference in the lives of our clients as they move toward self-sufficiency, in these ways:

  • bus passes and electric scooters
  • employment support including resume writing, ESL training, procuring jobs and more 
  • All of your support moves our clients toward self-sufficiency for their families
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Donate

CWS Harrisburg supports our region's refugees as they resettle, integrate, and thrive through programs and projects that encourage self-sufficiency.

How Your Donations will be Used
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$50

provides transportation to an interview

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$150

provides a family groceries for 1 week

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$300

can cover utilities for a month

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$400

can cover transportation for a month of medical appointments

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$600

can grow our flexible housing fund

Donate

We also welcome donations via checks payable to CWS Harrisburg, and mailed to 2101 N. Front Street, Building 3, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA, 17110. Questions? Contact us at harrisburg@cwsglobal.org or call 717-660-5312.

Become a Fundraising Champion

Your voice, your action, and your donation are where change begins. From 'me' to 'we', let’s build a future where everyone is valued. You can use the below graphics to share on social media, tag us @cwsharrisburg, and use our hashtags #WeOverMe and #UnityForHumanity. Let's amplify the message of unity and compassion.

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CWS Harrisburg’s first full fiscal year by the numbers: (Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024)

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children were enrolled in school

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homes were secured by the housing team

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clients scheduled/attended appointments
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volunteer, welcome team, & matching grant hours donated

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clients were placed in jobs

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displaced neighbors received job readiness training
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clients received vocational ESL support
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clients served by Preferred Communities Program

The Power of a Welcoming Community

During Fiscal Year 2024, our resettlement team welcomed 613 new neighbors, far exceeding our original goal of 250.

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