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Shearith Israel For Good: Welcome Kits for Refugee Families

Did you know that in 2022, the greater Atlanta area is planning to welcome and resettle nearly 3,000 adults and children seeking refuge from around the world? Concluding a festive series of Purim events, Shearith Israel For Good volunteers collected and assembled more than 100 welcome kits for newly arrived refugees. The kits will be distributed by The Welcome Co-op, a collaborative effort run by local resettlement agencies that includes Shearith Israel partner New American Pathways. 

On a sunny Sunday morning, more than 35 CSI members helped prepare the assembly line of materials, packed bags for men, women and children and fulfilled the Purim mitzvah of Matanot LaEvyonim, giving to the needy. It's one of the many ways that our community is honoring our legacy of welcoming the stranger and supporting local resettlement agencies.