Watching the images of families drowning in the Mediterranean sea, or freezing in make-shift camps across Europe, having fled from unimaginable terror, we have felt horrified, yet helpless. This is a practical way to make a real difference, providing a safe route for a refugee family to resettle in the UK. 

WHO ARE WE, AND WHAT ARE WE DOING?

We're a group of concerned people who live and/or work in East London.  We have committed to support a refugee family to resettle in London. This is part of a wider Community Sponsorship scheme, established by the Home Office. Read more here: http://www.sponsorrefugees.org/

As part of our commitment, we need to:

- Raise £12,000. Please give what you can!

- Find a home in East London rented at, or close to the cost of housing benefits - WE FOUND A HOUSE!

- Support their transition to life in the UK. 

We are currently preparing the house for the family. We are aiming to raise £3,000 to kit out the house with furniture and household items ready for the family's arrival in February. Anything you can donate will help us ensure the family have a warm and welcoming new home. 

Your contribution could go towards buying beds, mattresses, kitchen appliances and utensils, soft furnishings, and more. 

Copy and paste this link into your browser to see our full Wishlist and, when you contribute, let us know which item/s you'd like your contribution to go towards: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CDX1Nyzqiq10VKearmSpOQr2bTVswVpg/view?usp=sharing 

Please help us welcome a family to Whitechapel!

(If you're interested in volunteering with the group please email whitechapel.welcomes@gmail.com.)