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There are several refugees currently located in Michigan, and more arriving. If you are in the area and able to help, please contact us. If you're not in the area or would prefer sending a financial contribution, you can use the donation link on our site or send a check to:
Michigan Darfur Coalition
1234 Willow Lane
Birmingham, MI 48009
Needed for Refugee Families as of July 2010:
cord wind ups (holds the cords of window blinds out of children's reach) 10qty (see OneStepAhead.com for examples of child safety equipment)
4 window guards (to prevent children from falling out of second-story windows)
Forward-facing carseat for 20lb+
fans
shorts (man’s small)
Shower chair
Speakers for computer
Gym shoes (Men’s size 10 1/2)
clothes drying rack
blanket for full-size bed
twin duvet insert
dressers
stamps
iron / ironing board
rain coats (small man’s, boy’s 10/12, small woman’s, extra large man’s)
English dictionary / thesaurus
Wagon
washer / gas dryer
bed frames (4 twin, 1 full)
mattress pads (4 twin, 1 full)
outdoor toys
high chair
Large container for rice
dvd player
printer
educational CD-ROM's (especially ESL)
books – beginning readers especially
Other non-perishable items needed on a continual basis:
laundry detergent (no dyes or fragrances)
non-chlorine bleach
stain remover
dish washer detergent
dish soap
bar soap / shampoo
hair cream
toilet paper
paper towels
trash bags
toothpaste (baby, toddler and adult for sensative teeth)
African phone minute cards (can be purchased in Meijer electronics section)
Diapers (size 3)
Pull-up training pants (size 2T-3T)
Bus passes, both Adult 10-Ride Card and Student 10-Ride Card (https://www.ridetherapid.org/purchase)
All contributions are tax-deductible. |
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Educate your friends, family and neighbors about the genocide in Darfur. Ask them to join you in: • Contacting your elected officials. • Write letters to your local paper. • Call your television and radio stations to put more stories on about Darfur. • Host a speaking event. The Michigan Darfur Coalition can provide speakers in many location throughout the state for informal forums, at schools, churches, organization, etc. Please contact us if you are interested in hosting an event. |
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If you call: 1-800-GENOCIDE (1-800-436-6243) it is toll-free and you will be connected to your Representative.
269 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-2202
Phone: (202) 224-6221
Fax: (202) 224-1388 Detroit Office:
Patrick V. Mc Namara Federal Building
477 Michigan Avenue - Suite 1860 Detroit, MI 48226-2576
Phone (313) 226-6020
Fax (313) 226-6948 133 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4822
TTY: (202) 224-2066 Detroit Office:
243 W. Congress, Suite 550 Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (313) 961-4330
• Message for your Rep: "Hi, my name is ___________ and I am a Michigan voter. Please support President Obama's international affairs budget request. The United States is currently $669 million short of what we have agreed to pay in support of the crucial international peacekeeping and other efforts necessary to protecting civilians, and maintain peace and stability in Darfur. Without adequate funding more mass atrocities will continue." |
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Call the White House today at 202-456-1111. Ask President Obama to demand that the Sudanese government allow access to humanitarian aid. Tell President Obama we must bring an end to the genocide under his watch and that you expect his administration to support the ICC's quest for justice for the Darfuri people.
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