May 18th, 2008 by: Ashley Cecil Email this to a friend

Louisville refugee women in need of your help

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I just received an email from a friend who has an honorable request. I’m happy to use my blog to reach out to those of you in Louisville who can help:

A Rwandan family featured in the Courier Journal about a year ago is once again facing devastating circumstance. After living most of their lives in refugee camps, the family was placed in Louisville via intervention by the United Nations. Three of the young women (only 17-22) have had to move out of their apartment abruptly due to family circumstances. Currently, two of them are employed by UPS, which will lay them off in two weeks because of their rotating part-time policy. The girls’ English is poor, although they are learning and improving. We are asking for your help with:

  1. Employment. Their job training only includes what they received at UPS. One of them currently cleans houses. If you know of a company that can hire them, or can offer them work yourself, please let me know asap. My friend is willing to help them with the buses and with required English for the job.
  2. When they move to their new apt on Monday, they will have only one bed to bring with them. They have clothing but no furniture, dishes, etc. Anything of these item, or Target or Kroger cards (both stores they can get to easily), would be greatly appreciated.
My friend is willing to pick up donated items, or you can drop it off at her home in the Highlands. If you’re able to help, please email me (ashley.cecil(@)gmail.com) and I will put you in touch with her.
Please try the unimaginable and put yourself in these women’s shoes. I’m sure you have stuff laying around the house to contribute.

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