Update 3/22/17
The effort to collect baskets for the refugee community was a big success for Hope Lutheran Church. They sent along their thanks to everyone who helped.

"A tremendous thank you to both our community and our congregation for the response to our collection of items for the Refugee Kits. We are happy to send the following items to Lutheran Community Services to aid in helping incoming refugee families:
8 personal care kits, 25 kitchen kits, 16 bathroom kits, 3 teapots, 12 blankets, 5 throws, 7 sets of sheets, one pillow, two crock pots, large box of extra kitchen items, large box of feminine products, large box of personal care items.
What a beautiful example of loving others as ourselves! Thank you!"

Original Post 2/21/17
Hope Lutheran Human Care Ministries, in conjunction with Lutheran Community Services Northwest's refugee settlement program, is collecting supplies to create welcome baskets for local refugee families. If you would like to help they are seeking donations of new or like new items only.

Donations Needed:

• Kitchen Kit: pots & pans" cutlery, plates, bowls, drinking glasses, cups, tea kettles
• Household Kit: warm blankets, dish towels, hot pads
• Hygiene Kit: feminine products, toothpaste, soap, razors'

Collection Site: Hope Lutheran Church (main entrance)
4456 42nd Ave. SW
Collection Dates and Time: Saturday, February 25, 2017 @ 9-Noon
Saturday, March 4,2017 @ 9-Noon
Contact Person: Elissa Sommer
Welcome Baskets of Supplies for Refugees
Contact esommer@hopeseattle.org
(206) 937-9330

We do not request, but will accept, donations by cash/check. Make checks payable to Hope Lutheran Church Human Care Ministries. All donations will be used, in their entirety, for refugee support programs.