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Project Survivor

​There are 70.8 million people who are forcefully displaced in the world, according to the UN Refugee Agency. ​
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Internally Displaced     41.3 million People
Refugees                        25.3 million People
Asylum-seekers             3.5 million ​People
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​According to the UN Refugee Agency, one person is forcefully displaced every two seconds due to conflict or persecution.
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​​Supporting Exodus World Service, First Congregational UCC welcome refugees to the United States in supplying basic household items and food donated by church members. See Care Package List below (Downloadable list available at bottom of page).

Contact the church office to inquire about how to get involved with package drops and more.

Care Package for Family of 4

ITCHEN ITEMS
8 Dishes
8 Silverware
8 Drinking Glasses
Set of mixing bowls
Set of pots & pans
*Casserole dish(es)
Set of sharp knives
Set of Cooking utensils
Measuring cups & spoons
*Wooden Spoons
*Whisk
*Peeler
*Pitcher
Tea Kettle
*Tupperware (some)
Manual can opener
Cutting Board
*Colander
2 Rolls Paper towels
3 Sets Kitchen towels / dishcloths
2 Sponges w/ scrubbing side
Dish washing Soap
Aluminum Foil
Plastic Wrap
Tall Kitchen Trash can w/ bags
 
 BATHROOM ITEMS
4 Towel sets (bath, hand & washcloth)
4 Bars of Soap
2 Shampoo
4 Toothbrushes
2 Toothpaste
15 Disposable Razors
6 Rolls Toilet Paper
2 Boxes Kleenex
Shower Curtain & Hooks
Hand Lotion
Small Trash Basket
First Aid Kit or Band-Aids & Antibiotic Salve
 
BEDROOM ITEMS
4 Warm Blankets
4 Sheet sets (full or twin) w/ pillowcase
4 NEW pillows
25 Hangers
Alarm Clock/Clock radio
 
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Laundry Detergent
All-purpose cleaner spray
Can of Scouring Powder
Toilet Brush
Broom & Dustpan
Laundry Basket
 
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
*Welcome Letter
*Bible, Koran etc. (when we know Religion)
*Small American Flag
*Umbrella
*Batteries (2 Nine V & 2-4 AA)
*Extension Cord
Pad of paper & 5 pens/ pencils
Book of Stamps
Box of Envelopes
Current Calendar
4 Light Bulbs
Scissors
Electric Fan – In Summer (when available)
*Lamp w/ light bulb (when available)
Small Tool Kit or Hammer, screwdrivers (#2 slot, #2 Phillips) & pliers
 
FOOD ITEMS
5 lbs. Flour
5 lbs. Sugar
5 lbs. Rice
5 lbs. Onions
10 lbs. Potatoes
1 Bottle Cooking Oil
Box of Salt
Can of Black Pepper
Box of Tea Bags
Jar of Instant Coffee
Case of Soda
*Two Kinds of Fresh Fruit
 
*First Congregational UCC added
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Project Survivor Care Package List.pdf
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Office

The church office is open Monday through Friday  9:00 am to 1:00pm
766 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016-6441
Tel: (847) 299-5561         
​Email: secretaries@fccdp.org

We would love to have you visit soon!

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    • Backpack Outreach
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