Adopt-A-Refugee Family
sponsored by the CFA

COMMUNITY UPDATE:

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In May 2008:
Over 1,650 refugees
were assisted

Over $28,000 donated
were sent to assist families
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In April 2008:
Over 1,500 refugees
were assisted

Over $25,000 donated
were sent to assist families
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In March 2008:
Over 1,300 refugees
were assisted

Over $23,000 donated
were sent to assist families
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February 2008:
Over 200 families
1,000 refugees assisted

Over $21,000 donated
were sent to assist families
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We need to do more!
We can do more!
We need your help!

Call 248-851-3023 for more info
www.adoptarefugeefamily.org

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