Funded Requests

Yamaha Keyboard

Wilder came to the United States as an unaccompanied minor from Guatemala. He reunited with his parents and siblings in Alabama after many years of separation. Wilder has resumed his education in the United States enrolling in ESL/GED classes at the local community college because the local high school refused to enroll him.Read More...

Wilder suffers from a condition that limits the motor skills of one arm. In his home of Guatemala, he played the keyboard as therapy for his condition. A keyboard is requested to continue improving his motor skills.

4 pk Baby Mittens

Mildred is in need of support for basic care of her infant. Mildred experienced a work restricting injury several months ago, and she is struggling to support her family’s basic needs at this time. Infant mitts are immediate need that will provide the family some relief.

Jumbo Pack Diapers Size 1

Mildred is in need of support for basic care of her infant. Mildred experienced a work restricting injury several months ago, and she is struggling to support her family’s basic needs at this time. Diapers are an immediate need that will provide the family some relief.

5 Barron's Foreign Language Guide #1

English is a non-phonetic language, which means we do not always say the words as they are written. Even with reading skills, many English language learners are afraid to start speaking because they are not sure how to correctly pronounce new words. This fear of pronunciation can act as a barrier to language acquisition and further isolate children and families as they try to assimilate into their new school or community.Read More...

Inglés Para Latinos is an English language tool made specifically for Spanish speakers. It allows the reader to learn practical English phrases in an innovative way. Each page lists the phonetic Spanish spelling next to the English phrase so that Spanish readers of all ages can be confident in their pronunciation. This book would be an extremely useful tool for our clients, and could help empower them to seek out and connect to resources within their communities. Catholic Charities Atlanta works with unaccompanied immigration children, which are children who were not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at the time they entered the United States. Almost all of our clients are from Central America and speak Spanish, and lack of English skills can be a huge barrier when attempting to integrate into their new communities. Our clients are often eager to learn English, but need tools for doing so.

5 Barron's Foreign Language Guide #2

English is a non-phonetic language, which means we do not always say the words as they are written. Even with reading skills, many English language learners are afraid to start speaking because they are not sure how to correctly pronounce new words. This fear of pronunciation can act as a barrier to language acquisition and further isolate children and families as they try to assimilate into their new school or community.Read More...

Inglés Para Latinos is an English language tool made specifically for Spanish speakers. It allows the reader to learn practical English phrases in an innovative way. Each page lists the phonetic Spanish spelling next to the English phrase so that Spanish readers of all ages can be confident in their pronunciation. This book would be an extremely useful tool for our clients, and could help empower them to seek out and connect to resources within their communities. Catholic Charities Atlanta works with unaccompanied immigration children, which are children who were not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at the time they entered the United States. Almost all of our clients are from Central America and speak Spanish, and lack of English skills can be a huge barrier when attempting to integrate into their new communities. Our clients are often eager to learn English, but need tools for doing so.

Car Seat/Stroller Combo

Estefana is newly arrived to the United States from Guatemala. She is 16 years old. Estefana is 7 months pregnant, expecting a baby boy.Read More...

She came to offer a better future for her baby. The youth’s sponsor is 19 years old and is also pregnant. They have limited resources due to the sponsor’s husband being the main source of income in the home. Unaccompanied children served by Catholic Charities Atlanta are children who cross our borders and have no parent or legal guardian who is available to provide for their care and physical custody. For a limited number of Unaccompanied Children, the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement funds home studies and post-release services by social services providers to help ensure children are released into safe placements and to facilitate family and community integration after reunification.

Women's Winter Jacket size M

My name is Liz, and I work early morning shifts. At the moment, I don’t have a winter jacket, so I wear layers of thin sweaters that I have. I would appreciate getting a winter jacket.

Men's Winter Jacket size L

My name is Jose. I work night shifts and need warm jacket as it gets very cold at night.

Printer

A Safe Passages client, Brian, requests a laptop and compatible printer from HYH. He is in the 9th grade at a metro Atlanta high school. Brian has more and more homework assignments that are to be completed online, but the assignments are very hard to read and complete on his phone because the web browser is not mobile friendly.Read More...

He is also assigned papers to write and has to work on them in school little by little because he cannot type and print them at home. A laptop and printer would allow Brian to better keep up with his school assignments and help him advance toward his goal of graduating from high school. Unaccompanied children served by Catholic Charities Atlanta are children who cross our borders and have no parent or legal guardian who is available to provide for their care and physical custody. For a limited number of Unaccompanied Children, the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement funds home studies and post-release services by social services providers to help ensure children are released into safe placements and to facilitate family and community integration after reunification.

Complete Bicycle set up

This teenage boy is the oldest child in a single-parent family. This bike and bike safety gear would be helpful not just to him, but also to his mom and his younger siblings, for whom he often runs errands to the grocery store and around town. This package includes a bicycle, helmet, headlight, lock and rack.Read More...

Catholic Charities Atlanta serves refugee and immigrant families during their first few years in the United States. Many of the families we serve come from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Central-East Africa, and Central America.

Webster's Everyday Spanish-English Dictionary 10 copies

Catholic Charities Atlanta works with unaccompanied immigration children, which are children who were not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at the time they entered the United States. Almost all of our clients are from Central America and speak Spanish, and face a lot of challenges when enrolling in school in the United States due to language and other barriers. Our clients are often eager to learn English, but need tools for doing so.Read More...

Having an English-Spanish dictionary would help as they transition to the school system and begin learning English.

Webster's Everyday Spanish-English Dictionary 5 copies #1

Catholic Charities Atlanta works with unaccompanied immigration children, which are children who were not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at the time they entered the United States. Almost all of our clients are from Central America and speak Spanish, and face a lot of challenges when enrolling in school in the United States due to language and other barriers. Our clients are often eager to learn English, but need tools for doing so.Read More...

Having an English-Spanish dictionary would help as they transition to the school system and begin learning English.

Webster's Everyday Spanish-English Dictionary 5 copies #2

Catholic Charities Atlanta works with unaccompanied immigration children, which are children who were not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at the time they entered the United States. Almost all of our clients are from Central America and speak Spanish, and face a lot of challenges when enrolling in school in the United States due to language and other barriers. Our clients are often eager to learn English, but need tools for doing so.Read More...

Having an English-Spanish dictionary would help as they transition to the school system and begin learning English.

Webster’s Basic English Spanish Dictionary 10 copies

Catholic Charities Atlanta works with unaccompanied immigration children, which are children who were not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at the time they entered the United States. Almost all of our clients are from Central America and speak Spanish, and face a lot of challenges when enrolling in school in the United States due to language and other barriers. Our clients are often eager to learn English, but need tools for doing so.Read More...

Having an English-Spanish dictionary would help as they transition to the school system and begin learning English.

Wool Socks #7

Winter wool socks will keep the migrant workers’ feet from getting cold during long working hours out in the barns.

Winter Hat #7

Working conditions for migrant farm workers are very challenging especially in the winter. Having the proper headgear is essential.

Winter Hat #8

Working conditions for migrant farm workers are very challenging especially in the winter. Having the proper headgear is essential.

Winter Gloves L #5

It is a challenge to keep farm worker's hands warm in the winter as they operate machinery and tend to a variety of chores. These winter gloves are versatile and provide a grip on the palm. Having warm gloves to use while working will improve the working conditions significantly.

Winter Gloves L #6

It is a challenge to keep farm worker's hands warm in the winter as they operate machinery and tend to a variety of chores. These winter gloves are versatile and provide a grip on the palm. Having warm gloves to use while working will improve the working conditions significantly.

Boys' Crew Socks 8 pk size M

This eight-year-old boy needs underwear and socks to keep him warm during his first New England winter. After spending many years in a refugee camp, his Congolese family of seven recently resettled in Manchester, NH.

Boys' Crew Socks 12 pk size S

This four-year-old boy needs underwear and socks to keep him warm during his first New England winter. After spending many years in a refugee camp, his Congolese family of seven recently resettled in Manchester, NH.

Boys' Crew Socks 12 pk size S

This six-year-old boy needs underwear and socks to keep him warm during his first New England winter. After spending many years in a refugee camp, his Congolese family of seven recently resettled in Manchester, NH.

Men's Crew Socks 10 pk

This teen boy needs underwear and socks to keep him warm during his first New England winter. After spending many years in a refugee camp, his Congolese family of seven recently resettled in Manchester, NH.

Boys' Boxers size L 7 pk

This teenage boy needs clothing to keep him warm during his first New England winter. After spending many years in a refugee camp, his Congolese family recently resettled in Manchester, NH.

Boys' Boxers size S 5 pk

This teen boy needs underwear and socks to keep him warm during his first New England winter. After spending many years in a refugee camp, his Congolese family of seven recently resettled in Manchester, NH.