RefugeeWorks

The information shared in this post is meant to serve as inspiration to other service providers in their fund raising efforts. This event is not only to raise monetary funds for Exodus, but more importantly, to continue spreading the word and educating the public about who refugees are and the issues that they face when coming to this country.

Exodus Refugee Presents: "Welcome to Shelbyville" Film Screening Fundraiser!

Exodus Refugee is pleased to present a film screening of "Welcome to Shelbyville", a documentary capturing the joys and challenges of refugee resettlement in rural America. Join us for this exciting night of film and discussion!

Date: Thursday, July 28th, 7PM, at the Indianapolis Museum of Art

Also featured before the film will be a collection of artwork created by refugees from our local community.

All proceeds will benefit the work of Exodus Refugee in welcoming and resettling refugees from Burma, Iraq, Iran, Eritrea, Somalia, and other nations. Refugees come to our country with only what they can carry. Exodus arranges housing, furnishings, food and clothing as well as other basic items to ensure that individuals and families have what they require to begin their new lives. Exodus relies on donations from individuals, groups, churches and foundations to provide the items necessary to meet the basic needs of refugee newcomers.

Join us for this exciting event to encounter the realities of refugee resettlement, and raise funds for the work of Exodus Refugee!

Please leave a comment if you have either seen this film or have questions about it. I will post a follow-up piece about how the event went, challenges, and successes! Please also visit our event on Facebook and at www.exodusrefugee.org