Welcoming 350 New Arrival Families

$7,050 of $5,000 goal

raised by 7 people

💕 A Message from the organizer, Andy:

I've been supporting Miry's List since attending a Syrian dinner in 2017 and I hope you'll join me in supporting their mission of welcoming and supporting new refugee families! I (Andy) will be matching up to $5000 in donations on this page!

Make your holiday about giving

Make Your Holidays About Giving ♥️

BREAKING NEWS ⚡️ You can make twice the impact for newly arrived families, thanks to an extraordinary $77,000 matching gift from Andy Freeland, Ashley and David Kramer, The Chianese Family, The Maurice Amado Foundation, The Shapiro Foundation, and Adnan and Daniya Shawkat in loving memory of Sultana Shawkat.

Every donation to this campaign - and all of our Friendsgiving peer fundraising pages - will be automatically doubled until we reach our matching goal. 👌🏽

Our strength comes from neighbors helping neighbors - that's the enduring power of community. Through 2024 Friendsgiving with Miry's List, we're coming together to support 350 more families next year, fostering a sense of community and gratitude that transcends any political climate. 🤝

Remember that mix of excitement and uncertainty when you're somewhere new? For refugee families arriving in the U.S., those feelings are intensified by the trauma of fleeing violence and leaving everything behind. Your participation in Friendsgiving helps transform their experience when you join our community of neighbors welcoming families to their new homes. 🏠

Our Impact ⭐️
  • 1,300+ families supported through comprehensive 12-month programs
  • 280,000+ Americans engaged in welcoming their new neighbors
  • Building bridges between communities that last for generations

This grassroots welcome movement proves that when communities come together, we create lasting change beyond any election cycle. Our 12-month program provides essential resources, friendship, and support to help families thrive in their new home - today, tomorrow, and for years to come.


How You Can Help 💝

1. START A FUNDRAISER 🚀

Create your own fundraising page by clicking "Join Campaign," set a goal, and share why Miry's List matters to you. Perfect option for:

  • Students
  • Clubs & Teams
  • Workplace Challenges
  • Awesome neighbors (that's you!)
2. HOST A FRIENDSGIVING 🍽️

Transform your holiday gathering into a meaningful act of kindness. We'll provide:

  • Host Kit with Special Recipes
  • Conversation Guides
  • Cultural Connection Ideas
  • Everything You Need to Succeed

Gathering around the table with your loved ones is the ideal setting to reflect on the impact of Miry's List and put love into action. Explore another culture with your family by serving special recipes shared by chefs and talk about becoming welcomers in your community. Invite family and chosen family to participate in your Friendsgiving fundraiser and come together in celebration of our shared values. 🌟

3. MAKE A DONATION 💖

Transform welcome from a moment into a movement:

  • Make a one-time gift (it will get matched until we reach the first $67,000!)
  • Become a monthly supporter to help families thrive all year

Together, we'll reach our goal. Give now while the first $77,000 donated is doubled! 🙌🏽


Why This Matters 🌟

At Miry's List, we're creating lasting change through the power of community. Our proven model of welcome connects refugee families with the resources, friendship, and support they need to rebuild their lives. Every family we welcome enriches our communities and strengthens our shared future.

With your help, we'll reach our $250,000 goal and welcome 350 more families in 2025. ✨ Whether you host a dinner, start a fundraiser, or become a monthly supporter, you're joining a movement that proves the most powerful changes happen when neighbors help neighbors.

Your dedication to welcome shows that the most powerful changes happen at the community level. Regardless of political shifts or who holds office, our community will continue to welcome and support new arrival families, creating a foundation of welcome that grows stronger every day. 💫

Donations are tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, SEE, a 501(c)3 non-profit EIN #95-4116679.

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$7,050 of $5,000 goal

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  • Andy Freeland donated $5,000
  • Freeland Giving Fund donated $500
  • Justin Schuster donated $250
  • Holly French donated $850
    Thanks Andy for opening up your wonderful kitchen & chairs! Thanks to Miry and team for facilitating, and huge thanks to Aqila and Wahid for the food!
  • Scott Brenstuhl donated $200
  • John Yap donated $150
    Andy, I love your chairs, design sense, and legos. Thanks for hosting the event.
  • Yvette Delia donated $100
  • Andy Freeland donated $5,000
  • Holly French donated $850
    Thanks Andy for opening up your wonderful kitchen & chairs! Thanks to Miry and team for facilitating, and huge thanks to Aqila and Wahid for the food!
  • Freeland Giving Fund donated $500
  • Justin Schuster donated $250
  • Scott Brenstuhl donated $200
  • John Yap donated $150
    Andy, I love your chairs, design sense, and legos. Thanks for hosting the event.
  • Yvette Delia donated $100