Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership
Saint Andrew's champions the vital work of the Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership (ALIRP). They have an upcoming fundraiser, "Global Gathering Festival" on Saturday, November 9 from 1pm-2:30pm at Trinity United Methodist Church (West Campus, 914 Oak Grove Rd., Homewood).
The event will feature multicultural food, traditional dance performances and music, a silent auction, and fun games! It is a wonderful occasion to learn more about ways we partner to help refugee and asylum seeking families here in our Birmingham Community.
Tickets at $10 if purchased online (see link below), and $15 at the door. Admission for kids 10 and under is free.
You can purchase tickets by following this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-gathering-tickets-1033958386367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
The Purpose & Mission of Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership
They are a diverse group of individuals, religious leaders, members of faith communities, and community organizations who have come together for the purpose of helping refugees and asylum seekers, in light of the current migration crisis that has displaced millions of people. They are located here in Birmingham, Alabama.
Their mission is to support refugees and asylum seekers locally and globally by:
Educating the community and elected officials about the current refugee crisis and the process of refugee resettlement;
Advocating for policies that address the root causes of the refugee crisis, and that increase U.S. support for refugees; and
Providing direct support for refugees and asylum seekers in the United States and in the Birmingham community.